Meridian Elementary School vs Parsons Elementary School
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.
Meridian Elementary School
Grosse Ile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Parsons Elementary School
Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Meridian Elementary School Grosse Ile, Michigan | Parsons Elementary School Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 1,581 | #430 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9657 of 50,301 | #17083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Grosse Ile | Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 61.6).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 27%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.6).
- •Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 313.
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 Meridian Elementary School better than Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 61.6 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 Meridian Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Grosse Ile and Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elementary School: 313. Parsons Elementary School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Meridian Elementary School is 222nd of 1,581 and Parsons Elementary School is 430th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).