Burr Elementary School vs Wass Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 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
Wass Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Burr Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Wass Elementary School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,581 | #23 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38381 of 50,301 | #2241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 80% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wass Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 30.2).
- •Wass Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 35%).
- •Wass Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 39%).
- •Wass Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 81%).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Burr Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 413.
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 Wass Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wass Elementary School ranks higher (85.5 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 Wass Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elementary School: 490. Wass Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elementary School and Wass Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Burr Elementary School is 1139th of 1,581 and Wass Elementary School is 23rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).