Gilkey Elementary School vs Otsego Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilkey Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Otsego Middle School
Otsego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
| Measure | Gilkey Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan | Otsego Middle School Otsego, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,581 | #123 of 485 |
| National rank | #15592 of 50,301 | #4629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Plainwell | Otsego |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.8 vs 63.9).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 37.5%).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.3).
- •Otsego Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 439.
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 Gilkey Elementary School better than Otsego Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gilkey Elementary School and Otsego Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Plainwell and Otsego in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilkey Elementary School: 439. Otsego Middle School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilkey Elementary School and Otsego Middle School rank in Michigan?
Gilkey Elementary School is 392nd of 1,581 and Otsego Middle School is 123rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).