Murray Lake Elementary vs Shelby Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murray Lake Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Murray Lake Elementary Lowell, Michigan | Shelby Elementary School Shelby, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,581 | #1053 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8999 of 50,301 | #35475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Lowell | Shelby |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 34.7).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Murray Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 78.1%).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.8).
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 Murray Lake Elementary better than Shelby Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Lake Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 34.7 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 Murray Lake Elementary and Shelby Elementary School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Shelby in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murray Lake Elementary: 433. Shelby Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murray Lake Elementary and Shelby Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Murray Lake Elementary is 197th of 1,581 and Shelby Elementary School is 1053rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).