Dix Street Elementary School vs Gilkey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dix Street Elementary School
Otsego · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Gilkey Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Dix Street Elementary School Otsego, Michigan | Gilkey Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,581 | #392 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9634 of 50,301 | #15592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Otsego | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dix Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 63.8).
- •Dix Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dix Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 50.1%).
- •Dix Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •Gilkey Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 357.
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 Dix Street Elementary School better than Gilkey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dix Street Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 63.8 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 Dix Street Elementary School and Gilkey Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dix Street Elementary School: 357. Gilkey Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dix Street Elementary School and Gilkey Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dix Street Elementary School is 220th of 1,581 and Gilkey Elementary School is 392nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).