Meridian Elementary School vs Woodcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
Woodcrest Elementary School
Midland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
600 students
| Measure | Meridian Elementary School Sanford, Michigan | Woodcrest Elementary School Midland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,581 | #335 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33164 of 50,301 | #13254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 537 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Sanford | Midland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodcrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 38.2).
- •Woodcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Woodcrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Woodcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 42.1%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •Woodcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 537.
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 Woodcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodcrest Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 38.2 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 Woodcrest Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Midland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elementary School: 537. Woodcrest Elementary School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elementary School and Woodcrest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Meridian Elementary School is 969th of 1,581 and Woodcrest Elementary School is 335th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).