Bark RiverHarris Elementary School vs Starr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 387 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bark RiverHarris Elementary School
Harris · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Starr Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Bark RiverHarris Elementary School Harris, Michigan | Starr Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 1,581 | #728 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #21701 of 50,301 | #25921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| city | Harris | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bark RiverHarris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 48.9).
- •Bark RiverHarris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Bark RiverHarris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Bark RiverHarris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 53.9%).
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 Bark RiverHarris Elementary School better than Starr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bark RiverHarris Elementary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 48.9 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 Bark RiverHarris Elementary School and Starr Elementary School?
About 387 km in a straight line, between Harris and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bark RiverHarris Elementary School: 410. Starr Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bark RiverHarris Elementary School and Starr Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bark RiverHarris Elementary School is 585th of 1,581 and Starr Elementary School is 728th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).