Beacon Tree Elementary School vs Richard J Duncan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Tree Elementary School
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
787 students
Richard J Duncan Elementary
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
716 students
| Measure | Beacon Tree Elementary School Shelby Township, Michigan | Richard J Duncan Elementary Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,581 | #250 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13689 of 50,301 | #10537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 787 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Shelby Township | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard J Duncan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 66.6).
- •Richard J Duncan Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Richard J Duncan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Beacon Tree Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 31.1%).
- •Richard J Duncan Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.2).
- •Beacon Tree Elementary School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 716.
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 Beacon Tree Elementary School better than Richard J Duncan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard J Duncan Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 66.6 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 Beacon Tree Elementary School and Richard J Duncan Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shelby Township and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Tree Elementary School: 787. Richard J Duncan Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Tree Elementary School and Richard J Duncan Elementary rank in Michigan?
Beacon Tree Elementary School is 343rd of 1,581 and Richard J Duncan Elementary is 250th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).