Derby Middle School vs Schroeder Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
Schroeder Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Derby Middle School Birmingham, Michigan | Schroeder Elementary School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 485 | #11 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #845 of 15,369 | #1593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 631 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| city | Birmingham | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schroeder Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 84.3).
- •Schroeder Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Schroeder Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Schroeder Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 8.6%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Derby Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 423.
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 Schroeder Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Schroeder Elementary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 84.3 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 Schroeder Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle School: 631. Schroeder Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle School and Schroeder Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Derby Middle School is 8th of 485 and Schroeder Elementary School is 11th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).