Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology vs Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 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
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
405 students
| Measure | Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology Detroit, Michigan | Palmer Park Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,581 | #1357 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49324 of 50,301 | #46021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 374 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 4% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer Park Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 10.5).
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Palmer Park Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 85.8%).
- •Palmer Park Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Palmer Park Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 405 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 Palmer Park Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer Park Preparatory Academy ranks higher (18.1 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 Palmer Park Preparatory Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology: 374. Palmer Park Preparatory Academy: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology and Palmer Park Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is 1505th of 1,581 and Palmer Park Preparatory Academy is 1357th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).