Spring Lake Middle School vs Walden Green Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Lake Middle School
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 7–8
345 students
Walden Green Montessori
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
| Measure | Spring Lake Middle School Spring Lake, Michigan | Walden Green Montessori Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 485 | #640 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #772 of 15,369 | #23219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 345 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| city | Spring Lake | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 52.8).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 25.5%).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.9).
- •Spring Lake Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 251.
- •Spring Lake Middle School is a public school while Walden Green Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Spring Lake Middle School better than Walden Green Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Lake Middle School ranks higher (84.9 vs 52.8 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 Spring Lake Middle School and Walden Green Montessori?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spring Lake Middle School: 345. Walden Green Montessori: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spring Lake Middle School and Walden Green Montessori rank in Michigan?
Spring Lake Middle School is 4th of 485 and Walden Green Montessori is 640th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).