Derby Middle School vs Quarton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 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
Quarton Elementary
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Derby Middle School Birmingham, Michigan | Quarton Elementary Birmingham, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 485 | #299 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #845 of 15,369 | #12093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 68.9).
- •Derby Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Quarton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 8.6%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Derby Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 371.
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 Quarton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 68.9 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 Quarton Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle School: 631. Quarton Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle School and Quarton Elementary rank in Michigan?
Derby Middle School is 8th of 485 and Quarton Elementary is 299th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).