Burr Oak Elementary School vs Sturgis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Oak Elementary School
Burr Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–8
138 students
Sturgis Middle School
Sturgis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Burr Oak Elementary School Burr Oak, Michigan | Sturgis Middle School Sturgis, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1144 of 1,581 | #400 of 485 |
| National rank | #38527 of 50,301 | #12806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 138 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Burr Oak | Sturgis |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr Oak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 25.3).
- •Burr Oak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Sturgis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Burr Oak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 68.8%).
- •Burr Oak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.8).
- •Sturgis Middle School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 138.
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 Oak Elementary School better than Sturgis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Burr Oak Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.3 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 Oak Elementary School and Sturgis Middle School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Burr Oak and Sturgis in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Oak Elementary School: 138. Sturgis Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Oak Elementary School and Sturgis Middle School rank in Michigan?
Burr Oak Elementary School is 1144th of 1,581 and Sturgis Middle School is 400th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).