Beck Centennial Elem School vs Shelby Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beck Centennial Elem School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
Shelby Junior High School
Shelby Township · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,073 students
| Measure | Beck Centennial Elem School Macomb, Michigan | Shelby Junior High School Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 1,581 | #104 of 485 |
| National rank | #12713 of 50,301 | #4025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 406 | 1,073 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 1,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| city | Macomb | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beck Centennial Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 66.9).
- •Beck Centennial Elem School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Beck Centennial Elem School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Shelby Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 34%).
- •Beck Centennial Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.8).
- •Shelby Junior High School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 406.
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 Beck Centennial Elem School better than Shelby Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beck Centennial Elem School ranks higher (68.0 vs 66.9 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 Beck Centennial Elem School and Shelby Junior High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beck Centennial Elem School: 406. Shelby Junior High School: 1,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beck Centennial Elem School and Shelby Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Beck Centennial Elem School is 319th of 1,581 and Shelby Junior High School is 104th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).