David Hicks School vs Masonic Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Hicks School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Masonic Heights Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | David Hicks School Inkster, Michigan | Masonic Heights Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1506 of 1,581 | #946 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49329 of 50,301 | #32412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 38% |
| city | Inkster | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Masonic Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 10.5).
- •Masonic Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 7.5%).
- •Masonic Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Masonic Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 79.6%).
- •Masonic Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 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 David Hicks School better than Masonic Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Masonic Heights Elementary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 10.5 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 David Hicks School and Masonic Heights Elementary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Hicks School: 466. Masonic Heights Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Hicks School and Masonic Heights Elementary School rank in Michigan?
David Hicks School is 1506th of 1,581 and Masonic Heights Elementary School is 946th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).