AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning vs Blackwell Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
Blackwell Institute
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
92 students
| Measure | AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning Detroit, Michigan | Blackwell Institute Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1391 of 1,581 | #464 of 485 |
| National rank | #46800 of 50,301 | #14868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 401 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 12.3).
- •AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 96.7%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.4).
- •AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning is the larger school with 401 students compared with 92.
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 AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning better than Blackwell Institute?
On the Success Index (US), AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning ranks higher (16.6 vs 12.3 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 AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning and Blackwell Institute?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning: 401. Blackwell Institute: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning and Blackwell Institute rank in Michigan?
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning is 1391st of 1,581 and Blackwell Institute is 464th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).