Countryside Elementary School vs Escanaba Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
Escanaba Upper Elementary
Escanaba · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
426 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Escanaba Upper Elementary Escanaba, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,581 | #941 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3728 of 50,301 | #32175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 34% |
| city | Byron Center | Escanaba |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 39.6).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 45%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 58.9%).
- •Escanaba Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.4).
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 Countryside Elementary School better than Escanaba Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 39.6 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 Countryside Elementary School and Escanaba Upper Elementary?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Escanaba in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 426. Escanaba Upper Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and Escanaba Upper Elementary rank in Michigan?
Countryside Elementary School is 48th of 1,581 and Escanaba Upper Elementary is 941st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).