Deerfield Elementary School vs Hamilton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary School
Rochester Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Hamilton Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary School Rochester Hills, Michigan | Hamilton Elementary School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,581 | #60 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6415 of 50,301 | #4105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 333 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Rochester Hills | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 77.5).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 31.8%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.4).
- •Hamilton Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 333.
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 Deerfield Elementary School better than Hamilton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary School ranks higher (81.6 vs 77.5 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 Deerfield Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rochester Hills and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary School: 333. Hamilton Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Deerfield Elementary School is 132nd of 1,581 and Hamilton Elementary School is 60th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).