Handley School vs Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 162 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Carleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
| Measure | Handley School Saginaw, Michigan | Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Carleton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,581 | #713 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5667 of 50,301 | #25440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| city | Saginaw | Carleton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 49.6).
- •Handley School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Handley School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Handley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 45.9%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.6).
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 Handley School better than Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Handley School ranks higher (78.8 vs 49.6 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 Handley School and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Saginaw and Carleton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley School: 370. Joseph C Sterling Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley School and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Handley School is 99th of 1,581 and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is 713th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).