American International Academy Upper Elementary vs Tipton Academy PK3
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
Tipton Academy PK3
Garden City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
301 students
| Measure | American International Academy Upper Elementary Inkster, Michigan | Tipton Academy PK3 Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 1,581 | #672 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49980 of 50,301 | #24231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 225 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 64.5% |
| city | Inkster | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton Academy PK3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 7.4).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 3%).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 12%).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 95.6%).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.8).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 is the larger school with 301 students compared with 225.
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 Tipton Academy PK3?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton Academy PK3 ranks higher (51.4 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 Tipton Academy PK3?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American International Academy Upper Elementary: 225. Tipton Academy PK3: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American International Academy Upper Elementary and Tipton Academy PK3 rank in Michigan?
American International Academy Upper Elementary is 1556th of 1,581 and Tipton Academy PK3 is 672nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).