Pleasant Lake Elementary School vs Walnut Creek Middle 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.
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
West Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Walnut Creek Middle School
West Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Pleasant Lake Elementary School West Bloomfield, Michigan | Walnut Creek Middle School West Bloomfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 1,581 | #130 of 485 |
| National rank | #18603 of 50,301 | #4764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| city | West Bloomfield | West Bloomfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 59.4).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 48.6%).
- •Pleasant Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.9).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 461.
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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School better than Walnut Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Middle School ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.4 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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School and Walnut Creek Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between West Bloomfield and West Bloomfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School: 461. Walnut Creek Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Lake Elementary School and Walnut Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is 482nd of 1,581 and Walnut Creek Middle School is 130th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).