Beacon Tree Elementary School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 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
Washington Elementary School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Beacon Tree Elementary School Shelby Township, Michigan | Washington Elementary School Washington, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,581 | #597 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13689 of 50,301 | #21981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 787 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| city | Shelby Township | Washington |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Tree Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 54.6).
- •Beacon Tree Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Beacon Tree Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Beacon Tree Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 39.7%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.2).
- •Beacon Tree Elementary School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 428.
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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Tree Elementary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 54.6 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 Washington Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Shelby Township and Washington in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Tree Elementary School: 787. Washington Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Tree Elementary School and Washington Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Beacon Tree Elementary School is 343rd of 1,581 and Washington Elementary School is 597th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).