Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology vs Polk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 18 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
Polk Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology Detroit, Michigan | Polk Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,581 | #1439 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49324 of 50,301 | #48030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 10.5).
- •Polk Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Polk Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Polk Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 85.8%).
- •Polk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.8).
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 Polk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Polk Elementary School ranks higher (14.2 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 Polk Elementary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology: 374. Polk Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and Polk Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is 1505th of 1,581 and Polk Elementary School is 1439th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).