Marshall Elementary School vs Townline Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
463 students
Townline Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | Marshall Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Townline Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 1,581 | #1011 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4714 of 50,301 | #34224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| city | Byron Center | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 36.7).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Townline Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.1).
- •Marshall Elementary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 320.
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 Marshall Elementary School better than Townline Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 36.7 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 Marshall Elementary School and Townline Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Elementary School: 463. Townline Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Elementary School and Townline Elementary rank in Michigan?
Marshall Elementary School is 78th of 1,581 and Townline Elementary is 1011th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).