Buchanan Elementary School vs Frost Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary School
Livonia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
Frost Middle School
Livonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary School Livonia, Michigan | Frost Middle School Livonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,581 | #91 of 485 |
| National rank | #16630 of 50,301 | #3460 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Livonia | Livonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 62.2).
- •Buchanan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Frost Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Buchanan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 25.3%).
- •Frost Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Frost Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 483.
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 Buchanan Elementary School better than Frost Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Frost Middle School ranks higher (69.5 vs 62.2 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 Buchanan Elementary School and Frost Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Livonia and Livonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary School: 483. Frost Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary School and Frost Middle School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary School is 415th of 1,581 and Frost Middle School is 91st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).