Messmore Elementary School vs Plumbrook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 938 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Messmore Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
Plumbrook Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students
| Measure | Messmore Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Plumbrook Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,581 | #812 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3529 of 50,301 | #28116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 332 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 40% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 45.7).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Plumbrook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.5).
- •Plumbrook Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 332.
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 Messmore Elementary School better than Plumbrook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Messmore Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 45.7 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 Messmore Elementary School and Plumbrook Elementary School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Messmore Elementary School: 332. Plumbrook Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Messmore Elementary School and Plumbrook Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Messmore Elementary School is 43rd of 1,581 and Plumbrook Elementary School is 812th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).