Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology vs Bates Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
Bates Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
| Measure | Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology Detroit, Michigan | Bates Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,581 | #670 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49324 of 50,301 | #24176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 374 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 48% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 10.5).
- •Bates Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 10%).
- •Bates Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 15%).
- •Bates Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 85.8%).
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.4).
- •Bates Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 374.
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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology better than Bates Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bates Academy ranks higher (51.4 vs 10.5 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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and Bates Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology: 374. Bates Academy: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and Bates Academy rank in Michigan?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is 1505th of 1,581 and Bates Academy is 670th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).