Bemis Elementary School vs Derby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bemis Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Derby Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Bemis Elementary School Troy, Michigan | Derby Middle School Birmingham, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #16 of 1,581 | #8 of 485 |
| National rank | #1848 of 50,301 | #845 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 68% |
| city | Troy | Birmingham |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bemis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 84.3).
- •Bemis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 68%).
- •Bemis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Bemis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 8.6%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.4).
- •Derby Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 441.
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 Bemis Elementary School better than Derby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bemis Elementary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 84.3 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 Bemis Elementary School and Derby Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Troy and Birmingham in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bemis Elementary School: 441. Derby Middle School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bemis Elementary School and Derby Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bemis Elementary School is 16th of 1,581 and Derby Middle School is 8th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).