MacDonald Middle School vs Whitehills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
Whitehills Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | MacDonald Middle School East Lansing, Michigan | Whitehills Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 485 | #100 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5781 of 15,369 | #5703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | East Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitehills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 58.6).
- •Whitehills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Whitehills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Whitehills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 37.2%).
- •Whitehills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.9).
- •MacDonald Middle School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 286.
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 Whitehills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitehills Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 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 Whitehills Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDonald Middle School: 857. Whitehills Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDonald Middle School and Whitehills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
MacDonald Middle School is 165th of 485 and Whitehills Elementary School is 100th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).