Barton Elementary School vs McDonald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
221 students
McDonald Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | McDonald Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 1,581 | #1275 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42037 of 50,301 | #43026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 221 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 22.9).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 93.2%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •McDonald Elementary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 221.
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 Barton Elementary School better than McDonald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barton Elementary School ranks higher (24.4 vs 22.9 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 Barton Elementary School and McDonald Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary School: 221. McDonald Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary School and McDonald Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Barton Elementary School is 1249th of 1,581 and McDonald Elementary School is 1275th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).