Bedford School vs Montabella Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Montabella Elementary
Blanchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Bedford School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Montabella Elementary Blanchard, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,581 | #1118 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #44506 of 50,301 | #37563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Blanchard |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montabella Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 20.5).
- •Montabella Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Montabella Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Montabella Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 82.3%).
- •Montabella Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
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 Bedford School better than Montabella Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montabella Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 20.5 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 Bedford School and Montabella Elementary?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Blanchard in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford School: 389. Montabella Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford School and Montabella Elementary rank in Michigan?
Bedford School is 1319th of 1,581 and Montabella Elementary is 1118th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).