Bursley School vs Sandy Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursley School
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Sandy Hill School
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
402 students
| Measure | Bursley School Jenison, Michigan | Sandy Hill School Jenison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #364 of 1,581 | #215 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14376 of 50,301 | #9536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 404 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Jenison | Jenison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 65.6).
- •Sandy Hill School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Sandy Hill School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Bursley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 38.6%).
- •Bursley School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.2).
- •Bursley School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 402.
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 Bursley School better than Sandy Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Hill School ranks higher (72.6 vs 65.6 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 Bursley School and Sandy Hill School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jenison and Jenison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bursley School: 404. Sandy Hill School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bursley School and Sandy Hill School rank in Michigan?
Bursley School is 364th of 1,581 and Sandy Hill School is 215th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).