Alice M Birney K8 School vs Faxon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice M Birney K8 School
Southfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
452 students
Faxon Academy
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
150 students
| Measure | Alice M Birney K8 School Southfield, Michigan | Faxon Academy Southfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,581 | #1334 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42807 of 50,301 | #45152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 452 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Southfield | Southfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice M Birney K8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 19.5).
- •Faxon Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Faxon Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 77.3%).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 150.
- •Alice M Birney K8 School is a public school while Faxon Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alice M Birney K8 School better than Faxon Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alice M Birney K8 School ranks higher (23.2 vs 19.5 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 Alice M Birney K8 School and Faxon Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Southfield and Southfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice M Birney K8 School: 452. Faxon Academy: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice M Birney K8 School and Faxon Academy rank in Michigan?
Alice M Birney K8 School is 1269th of 1,581 and Faxon Academy is 1334th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).