Lake Forest Middle School vs Michigan Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Middle School
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,173 students
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Middle School Cleveland, Tennessee | Michigan Avenue Elementary School Cleveland, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 307 | #109 of 913 |
| National rank | #12670 of 15,369 | #13789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,173 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 1,173 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michigan Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 26.0).
- •Michigan Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Michigan Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Lake Forest Middle School is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 452.
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 Lake Forest Middle School better than Michigan Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Michigan Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 26.0 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 Lake Forest Middle School and Michigan Avenue Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Middle School: 1,173. Michigan Avenue Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Middle School and Michigan Avenue Elementary School rank in Tennessee?
Lake Forest Middle School is 158th of 307 and Michigan Avenue Elementary School is 109th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).