Burns ElementaryMiddle School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Madison Elementary School
Madison Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
411 students
| Measure | Burns ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Madison Elementary School Madison Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1484 of 1,581 | #1331 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49020 of 50,301 | #44978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 411 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 23% |
| city | Detroit | Madison Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 11.5).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 3%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 92.9%).
- •Burns ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
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 Burns ElementaryMiddle School better than Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (19.8 vs 11.5 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 Burns ElementaryMiddle School and Madison Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Madison Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns ElementaryMiddle School: 411. Madison Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns ElementaryMiddle School and Madison Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Burns ElementaryMiddle School is 1484th of 1,581 and Madison Elementary School is 1331st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).