Bird Elementary School vs Ivywood Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 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
Ivywood Classical Academy
Plymouth · Charter other · Grades K–10
613 students
| Measure | Bird Elementary School Plymouth, Michigan | Ivywood Classical Academy Plymouth, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #231 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #9840 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 476 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 66% | – |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivywood Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 17.6%).
- •Ivywood Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •Ivywood Classical Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 476.
- •Bird Elementary School is a public school while Ivywood Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ivywood Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bird Elementary School and Ivywood Classical Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bird Elementary School: 476. Ivywood Classical Academy: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bird Elementary School and Ivywood Classical Academy rank in Michigan?
Bird Elementary School is 231st of 1,581 and Ivywood Classical Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).