Dresden Elementary School vs West Utica Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dresden Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
West Utica Elementary School
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
522 students
| Measure | Dresden Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | West Utica Elementary School Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,581 | #1250 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26659 of 50,301 | #42102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 420 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dresden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 24.4).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 79.9%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
- •West Utica Elementary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 420.
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 Dresden Elementary School better than West Utica Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dresden Elementary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 24.4 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 Dresden Elementary School and West Utica Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dresden Elementary School: 420. West Utica Elementary School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dresden Elementary School and West Utica Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dresden Elementary School is 758th of 1,581 and West Utica Elementary School is 1250th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).