Costello Elementary School vs Highview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costello Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Highview Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
395 students
| Measure | Costello Elementary School Troy, Michigan | Highview Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 1,581 | #920 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5714 of 50,301 | #31657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Troy | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costello Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 40.4).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 89.4%).
- •Highview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.5).
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 Costello Elementary School better than Highview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Costello Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 40.4 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 Costello Elementary School and Highview Elementary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Troy and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costello Elementary School: 395. Highview Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costello Elementary School and Highview Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Costello Elementary School is 101st of 1,581 and Highview Elementary School is 920th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).