Dekeyser Elementary School vs Messmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dekeyser Elementary School
Sterling Hts · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
512 students
Messmore Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
| Measure | Dekeyser Elementary School Sterling Hts, Michigan | Messmore Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #403 of 1,581 | #43 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16376 of 50,301 | #3529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 512 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 82% |
| city | Sterling Hts | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 62.6).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 49.2%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.0).
- •Dekeyser Elementary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 332.
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 Dekeyser Elementary School better than Messmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Messmore Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 62.6 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 Dekeyser Elementary School and Messmore Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sterling Hts and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dekeyser Elementary School: 512. Messmore Elementary School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dekeyser Elementary School and Messmore Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dekeyser Elementary School is 403rd of 1,581 and Messmore Elementary School is 43rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).