Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School vs Star International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
68 students
Star International Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School Detroit, Michigan | Star International Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #459 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #14742 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 68 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 31% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star International Academy does better on math proficiency (31% vs 7.5%).
- •Star International Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 7.5%).
- •Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 93.1%).
- •Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 17.8).
- •Star International Academy is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 68.
- •Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is a public school while Star International 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 Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School better than Star International Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School and Star International Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School: 68. Star International Academy: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School and Star International Academy rank in Michigan?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is 459th of 485 and Star International Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).