Owen Elementary School vs Pontiac Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Owen Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
Pontiac Middle School
Pontiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Owen Elementary School Pontiac, Michigan | Pontiac Middle School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1454 of 1,581 | #461 of 485 |
| National rank | #48304 of 50,301 | #14795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.5 vs 13.2).
- •Owen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Pontiac Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 79.4%).
- •Pontiac Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.5).
- •Pontiac Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 383.
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 Owen Elementary School better than Pontiac Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Owen Elementary School and Pontiac Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Owen Elementary School: 383. Pontiac Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Owen Elementary School and Pontiac Middle School rank in Michigan?
Owen Elementary School is 1454th of 1,581 and Pontiac Middle School is 461st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).