Marshall Elementary School vs Vanguard Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 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
Vanguard Charter Academy
Wyoming · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
765 students
| Measure | Marshall Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Vanguard Charter Academy Wyoming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 1,581 | #505 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4714 of 50,301 | #19253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 463 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Byron Center | Wyoming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 58.5).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 59%).
- •Vanguard Charter Academy is the larger school with 765 students compared with 463.
- •Marshall Elementary School is a public school while Vanguard Charter 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 Marshall Elementary School better than Vanguard Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 58.5 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 Marshall Elementary School and Vanguard Charter Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Wyoming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Elementary School: 463. Vanguard Charter Academy: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Elementary School and Vanguard Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Marshall Elementary School is 78th of 1,581 and Vanguard Charter Academy is 505th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).