Dearborn STEM Middle School vs Highview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn STEM Middle School
Dearborn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
166 students
Highview Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
395 students
| Measure | Dearborn STEM Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Highview Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 485 | #920 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1424 of 15,369 | #31657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 166 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 47% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 40.4).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 44%).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 89.4%).
- •Highview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 23.7).
- •Highview Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 166.
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 Dearborn STEM Middle School better than Highview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dearborn STEM Middle School ranks higher (80.4 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 Dearborn STEM Middle School and Highview Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn STEM Middle School: 166. Highview Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn STEM Middle School and Highview Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dearborn STEM Middle School is 28th of 485 and Highview Elementary School is 920th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).