Alfred E Upton Elementary School vs Derby Middle School
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.
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
Royal Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Derby Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Alfred E Upton Elementary School Royal Oak, Michigan | Derby Middle School Birmingham, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #561 of 1,581 | #8 of 485 |
| National rank | #20873 of 50,301 | #845 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 68% |
| city | Royal Oak | Birmingham |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 56.1).
- •Derby Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 24.9%).
- •Derby Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 301.
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 Alfred E Upton Elementary School better than Derby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 56.1 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 Alfred E Upton Elementary School and Derby Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Royal Oak and Birmingham in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School: 301. Derby Middle School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred E Upton Elementary School and Derby Middle School rank in Michigan?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School is 561st of 1,581 and Derby Middle School is 8th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).