George Defer Elementary School vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 143 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Defer Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
Pierce Middle School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
570 students
| Measure | George Defer Elementary School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan | Pierce Middle School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,581 | #70 of 485 |
| National rank | #7395 of 50,301 | #2780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 460 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Grosse Pointe Park | Grosse Pointe Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Defer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 72.8).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 12.2%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.7).
- •Pierce Middle School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 460.
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 George Defer Elementary School better than Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Defer Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 72.8 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 George Defer Elementary School and Pierce Middle School?
About 143 m in a straight line, between Grosse Pointe Park and Grosse Pointe Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Defer Elementary School: 460. Pierce Middle School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Defer Elementary School and Pierce Middle School rank in Michigan?
George Defer Elementary School is 154th of 1,581 and Pierce Middle School is 70th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).