Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology vs Emma Murphy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
Emma Murphy Elementary School
Metamora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
| Measure | Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology Detroit, Michigan | Emma Murphy Elementary School Metamora, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,581 | #394 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49324 of 50,301 | #15780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 57% |
| city | Detroit | Metamora |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma Murphy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 10.5).
- •Emma Murphy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Emma Murphy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 15%).
- •Emma Murphy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 85.8%).
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.8).
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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology better than Emma Murphy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 10.5 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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and Emma Murphy Elementary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Metamora in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology: 374. Emma Murphy Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and Emma Murphy Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is 1505th of 1,581 and Emma Murphy Elementary School is 394th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).