MacDonald Middle School vs Scranton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacDonald Middle School
East Lansing · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Scranton Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
850 students
| Measure | MacDonald Middle School East Lansing, Michigan | Scranton Middle School Brighton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 485 | #42 of 485 |
| National rank | #5781 of 15,369 | #1981 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 857 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 61% |
| city | East Lansing | Brighton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scranton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 58.6).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 37.2%).
- •MacDonald Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.2).
- •MacDonald Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 850.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MacDonald Middle School better than Scranton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scranton Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 58.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are MacDonald Middle School and Scranton Middle School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and Brighton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDonald Middle School: 857. Scranton Middle School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDonald Middle School and Scranton Middle School rank in Michigan?
MacDonald Middle School is 165th of 485 and Scranton Middle School is 42nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).