Bendle Middle School vs McGrath Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bendle Middle School
Burton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
McGrath Elementary School
Grand Blanc · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
380 students
| Measure | Bendle Middle School Burton, Michigan | McGrath Elementary School Grand Blanc, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 485 | #987 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14331 of 15,369 | #33598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 219 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 35% |
| city | Burton | Grand Blanc |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGrath Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 16.6).
- •McGrath Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 8%).
- •McGrath Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •McGrath Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Bendle Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •McGrath Elementary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 219.
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 Bendle Middle School better than McGrath Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McGrath Elementary School ranks higher (37.6 vs 16.6 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 Bendle Middle School and McGrath Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Burton and Grand Blanc in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bendle Middle School: 219. McGrath Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bendle Middle School and McGrath Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bendle Middle School is 447th of 485 and McGrath Elementary School is 987th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).