Bird Elementary School vs Isbister Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bird Elementary School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
Isbister Elementary School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Bird Elementary School Plymouth, Michigan | Isbister Elementary School Plymouth, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #231 of 1,581 | #112 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9840 of 50,301 | #6028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isbister Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 72.1).
- •Isbister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Isbister Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Isbister Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 17.6%).
- •Isbister Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.0).
- •Bird Elementary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 422.
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 Bird Elementary School better than Isbister Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Isbister Elementary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 72.1 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 Bird Elementary School and Isbister Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bird Elementary School: 476. Isbister Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bird Elementary School and Isbister Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bird Elementary School is 231st of 1,581 and Isbister Elementary School is 112th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).