Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology vs MacDowell Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 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
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
| Measure | Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology Detroit, Michigan | MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,581 | #1491 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49324 of 50,301 | #49148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 374 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 8% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.5 vs 11.1).
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.9%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.8).
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is the larger school with 374 students compared with 362.
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is a public school while MacDowell Preparatory 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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology better than MacDowell Preparatory 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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and MacDowell Preparatory Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology: 374. MacDowell Preparatory Academy: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and MacDowell Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is 1505th of 1,581 and MacDowell Preparatory Academy is 1491st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).