American International Academy Upper Elementary vs David Hicks School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American International Academy Upper Elementary
Inkster · Charter elementary · Grades 3–6
225 students
David Hicks School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | American International Academy Upper Elementary Inkster, Michigan | David Hicks School Inkster, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 1,581 | #1506 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49980 of 50,301 | #49329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 225 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7.5% |
| city | Inkster | Inkster |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Hicks School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.5 vs 7.4).
- •David Hicks School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •David Hicks School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 95.6%).
- •American International Academy Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.4).
- •David Hicks School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 225.
- •American International Academy Upper Elementary is a charter school while David Hicks School is a public 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 American International Academy Upper Elementary better than David Hicks School?
On the Success Index (US), David Hicks School ranks higher (10.5 vs 7.4 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 American International Academy Upper Elementary and David Hicks School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Inkster in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American International Academy Upper Elementary: 225. David Hicks School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American International Academy Upper Elementary and David Hicks School rank in Michigan?
American International Academy Upper Elementary is 1556th of 1,581 and David Hicks School is 1506th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).