Derby Middle School vs Pierce Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Pierce Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Derby Middle School Birmingham, Michigan | Pierce Elementary School Birmingham, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 485 | #64 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #845 of 15,369 | #4170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 81.5).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 8.6%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Derby Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 556.
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 Derby Middle School better than Pierce Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 81.5 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 Derby Middle School and Pierce Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle School: 631. Pierce Elementary School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle School and Pierce Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Derby Middle School is 8th of 485 and Pierce Elementary School is 64th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).