Jefferson Elementary School vs Noor International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Noor International Academy
Sterling Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
186 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Noor International Academy Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 1,581 | #479 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28923 of 50,301 | #18482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 408 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noor International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 44.5).
- •Noor International Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Noor International Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Noor International Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 79.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 186.
- •Jefferson Elementary School is a public school while Noor International Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Noor International Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Noor International Academy ranks higher (59.6 vs 44.5 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Noor International Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 408. Noor International Academy: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Noor International Academy rank in Michigan?
Jefferson Elementary School is 834th of 1,581 and Noor International Academy is 479th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).