Betsie Valley School vs Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 338 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsie Valley School
Thompsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
131 students
Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
130 students
| Measure | Betsie Valley School Thompsonville, Michigan | Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building Deerfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,581 | #810 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33337 of 50,301 | #28086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 131 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Thompsonville | Deerfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 37.9).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 71%).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.6).
- •Betsie Valley School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 130.
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 Betsie Valley School better than Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building?
On the Success Index (US), Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building ranks higher (45.7 vs 37.9 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 Betsie Valley School and Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Thompsonville and Deerfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsie Valley School: 131. Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsie Valley School and Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building rank in Michigan?
Betsie Valley School is 979th of 1,581 and Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building is 810th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).