Prairie Elementary School vs Ruth McGregor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Elementary School
Adrian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
Ruth McGregor Elementary School
Sand Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary School Adrian, Michigan | Ruth McGregor Elementary School Sand Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1108 of 1,581 | #465 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #37372 of 50,301 | #18077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 187 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Adrian | Sand Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth McGregor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 31.8).
- •Ruth McGregor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Ruth McGregor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Ruth McGregor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.0).
- •Ruth McGregor Elementary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 187.
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 Prairie Elementary School better than Ruth McGregor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth McGregor Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 31.8 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 Prairie Elementary School and Ruth McGregor Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Adrian and Sand Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary School: 187. Ruth McGregor Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary School and Ruth McGregor Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Prairie Elementary School is 1108th of 1,581 and Ruth McGregor Elementary School is 465th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).