Carstens ElementaryMiddle School vs George Defer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
George Defer Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
| Measure | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | George Defer Elementary School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,581 | #154 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48200 of 50,301 | #7395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 266 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 62% |
| city | Detroit | Grosse Pointe Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Defer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 13.7).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 14%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 13%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 95.5%).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.0).
- •George Defer Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 266.
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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School better than George Defer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George Defer Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 13.7 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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and George Defer Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Grosse Pointe Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School: 266. George Defer Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and George Defer Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is 1446th of 1,581 and George Defer Elementary School is 154th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).