Burr Elementary School vs Larson 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.
Burr Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
490 students
Larson Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
| Measure | Burr Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Larson Middle School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,581 | #22 of 485 |
| National rank | #38381 of 50,301 | #1253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 71% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Larson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 30.2).
- •Larson Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 35%).
- •Larson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •Larson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 81%).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.2).
- •Larson Middle School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 490.
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 Burr Elementary School better than Larson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Larson Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 30.2 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 Burr Elementary School and Larson Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elementary School: 490. Larson Middle School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elementary School and Larson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Burr Elementary School is 1139th of 1,581 and Larson Middle School is 22nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).