Bruce Collins Elementary School vs Carleton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce Collins Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
426 students
Carleton Middle School
Sterling Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
| Measure | Bruce Collins Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Carleton Middle School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,581 | #360 of 485 |
| National rank | #31371 of 50,301 | #11183 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 426 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bruce Collins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 33.5).
- •Bruce Collins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Carleton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Bruce Collins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 76.2%).
- •Bruce Collins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Carleton Middle School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 426.
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 Bruce Collins Elementary School better than Carleton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bruce Collins Elementary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 33.5 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 Bruce Collins Elementary School and Carleton Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Collins Elementary School: 426. Carleton Middle School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Collins Elementary School and Carleton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bruce Collins Elementary School is 910th of 1,581 and Carleton Middle School is 360th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).