Gearing Elementary School vs Pine River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gearing Elementary School
Saint Clair · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students
Pine River Elementary School
China · Public elementary · Grades K–4
335 students
| Measure | Gearing Elementary School Saint Clair, Michigan | Pine River Elementary School China, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,581 | #385 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30221 of 50,301 | #15272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 353 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Saint Clair | China |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 42.6).
- •Pine River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Pine River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Pine River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 40.8%).
- •Pine River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Gearing Elementary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 335.
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 Gearing Elementary School better than Pine River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine River Elementary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 42.6 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 Gearing Elementary School and Pine River Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair and China in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gearing Elementary School: 353. Pine River Elementary School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gearing Elementary School and Pine River Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gearing Elementary School is 872nd of 1,581 and Pine River Elementary School is 385th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).