Barack Obama Leadership Academy vs Bridge Academy West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
Bridge Academy West
Hamtramck · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
331 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Leadership Academy Detroit, Michigan | Bridge Academy West Hamtramck, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,581 | #1516 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50231 of 50,301 | #49476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 329 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 41.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 25% |
| city | Detroit | Hamtramck |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridge Academy West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.9 vs 4.0).
- •Bridge Academy West does better on math proficiency (25% vs 3%).
- •Bridge Academy West does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 7%).
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 100%).
- •Bridge Academy West does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 41.1).
- •Bridge Academy West is the larger school with 331 students compared with 329.
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 Barack Obama Leadership Academy better than Bridge Academy West?
On the Success Index (US), Bridge Academy West ranks higher (9.9 vs 4.0 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 Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Bridge Academy West?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Hamtramck in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy: 329. Bridge Academy West: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Bridge Academy West rank in Michigan?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is 1580th of 1,581 and Bridge Academy West is 1516th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).