Bruce Collins Elementary School vs Countryside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 218 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
Countryside Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
| Measure | Bruce Collins Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Countryside Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,581 | #48 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31371 of 50,301 | #3728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 82% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Byron Center |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 40.8).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 44%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 59.6%).
- •Bruce Collins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.4).
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 Countryside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 40.8 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 Countryside Elementary School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Collins Elementary School: 426. Countryside Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Collins Elementary School and Countryside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bruce Collins Elementary School is 910th of 1,581 and Countryside Elementary School is 48th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).