Gardner International School vs Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner International School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
874 students
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
876 students
| Measure | Gardner International School Lansing, Michigan | Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1489 of 1,581 | #1565 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49123 of 50,301 | #50057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 874 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7% |
| city | Lansing | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.2 vs 6.7).
- •Gardner International School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •Gardner International School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Gardner International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Gardner International School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.9).
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 874.
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 Gardner International School better than Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner International School ranks higher (11.2 vs 6.7 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 Gardner International School and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner International School: 874. Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner International School and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Gardner International School is 1489th of 1,581 and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is 1565th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).