Belle River Elementary School vs Palms Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle River Elementary School
Marine City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
Palms Elementary School
Ira · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
| Measure | Belle River Elementary School Marine City, Michigan | Palms Elementary School Ira, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 1,581 | #517 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30204 of 50,301 | #19541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 343 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Marine City | Ira |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palms Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 42.6).
- •Palms Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Palms Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Palms Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 53.1%).
- •Belle River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Belle River Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 245.
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 Belle River Elementary School better than Palms Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palms Elementary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 42.6 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 Belle River Elementary School and Palms Elementary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Marine City and Ira in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle River Elementary School: 343. Palms Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle River Elementary School and Palms Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Belle River Elementary School is 871st of 1,581 and Palms Elementary School is 517th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).