Dix Street Elementary School vs Starr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.5 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
Starr Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Dix Street Elementary School Otsego, Michigan | Starr Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,581 | #728 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9634 of 50,301 | #25921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 46% |
| city | Otsego | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dix Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 48.9).
- •Dix Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Dix Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Dix Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 53.9%).
- •Dix Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •Starr Elementary School is the larger school with 410 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 Starr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dix Street Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 48.9 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 Dix Street Elementary School and Starr Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dix Street Elementary School: 357. Starr Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dix Street Elementary School and Starr Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dix Street Elementary School is 220th of 1,581 and Starr Elementary School is 728th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).