Alice M Birney K8 School vs University Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
University Middle School Academy
Lathrup Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
| Measure | Alice M Birney K8 School Southfield, Michigan | University Middle School Academy Lathrup Village, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,581 | #100 of 485 |
| National rank | #42807 of 50,301 | #3796 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 452 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 52% |
| city | Southfield | Lathrup Village |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Middle School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 23.2).
- •University Middle School Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 8%).
- •University Middle School Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •University Middle School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 62.8%).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.8).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 338.
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 University Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), University Middle School Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 23.2 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 University Middle School Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Southfield and Lathrup Village in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice M Birney K8 School: 452. University Middle School Academy: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice M Birney K8 School and University Middle School Academy rank in Michigan?
Alice M Birney K8 School is 1269th of 1,581 and University Middle School Academy is 100th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).