Otsego Middle School vs Starr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otsego Middle School
Otsego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
Starr Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Otsego Middle School Otsego, Michigan | Starr Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 485 | #728 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4629 of 15,369 | #25921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| city | Otsego | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otsego Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 48.9).
- •Starr Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 53.9%).
- •Starr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.9).
- •Otsego Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 410.
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 Otsego Middle School better than Starr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Otsego Middle School ranks higher (63.9 vs 48.9 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 Otsego Middle School and Starr Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otsego Middle School: 542. Starr Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otsego Middle School and Starr Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Otsego Middle School is 123rd of 485 and Starr Elementary School is 728th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).