Oak Valley Middle School vs White Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Valley Middle School
Commerce Township · Public middle · Grades 5–9
531 students
White Lake Middle School
White Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
525 students
| Measure | Oak Valley Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | White Lake Middle School White Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 485 | #146 of 485 |
| National rank | #4184 of 15,369 | #5219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–9 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 531 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| city | Commerce Township | White Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 61.2).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •White Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 37.9%).
- •White Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.2).
- •Oak Valley Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 525.
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 Oak Valley Middle School better than White Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Valley Middle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 61.2 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 Oak Valley Middle School and White Lake Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and White Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Valley Middle School: 531. White Lake Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Valley Middle School and White Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Oak Valley Middle School is 109th of 485 and White Lake Middle School is 146th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).