Buchanan Elementary School vs Riley Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 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
Riley Upper Elementary School
Livonia · Public middle · Grades 5–6
615 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary School Livonia, Michigan | Riley Upper Elementary School Livonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,581 | #111 of 485 |
| National rank | #16630 of 50,301 | #4225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 483 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | Livonia | Livonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riley Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 62.2).
- •Buchanan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Riley Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Riley Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 20.5%).
- •Buchanan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.2).
- •Riley Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 615 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 Riley Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riley Upper Elementary School ranks higher (65.8 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 Riley Upper Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Livonia and Livonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary School: 483. Riley Upper Elementary School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary School and Riley Upper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary School is 415th of 1,581 and Riley Upper Elementary School is 111th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).