Bernice McDowell Elem School vs Kinyon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice McDowell Elem School
Taylor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Kinyon Elementary School
Taylor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
| Measure | Bernice McDowell Elem School Taylor, Michigan | Kinyon Elementary School Taylor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1466 of 1,581 | #1226 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48625 of 50,301 | #41213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 341 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 29% |
| city | Taylor | Taylor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinyon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 12.6).
- •Kinyon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Kinyon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Kinyon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 83.3%).
- •Kinyon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Kinyon Elementary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 341.
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 Bernice McDowell Elem School better than Kinyon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kinyon Elementary School ranks higher (25.8 vs 12.6 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 Bernice McDowell Elem School and Kinyon Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Taylor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice McDowell Elem School: 341. Kinyon Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice McDowell Elem School and Kinyon Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bernice McDowell Elem School is 1466th of 1,581 and Kinyon Elementary School is 1226th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).