Barack Obama Leadership Academy vs Detroit Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
Detroit Prep
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
418 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Leadership Academy Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Prep Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,581 | #737 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50231 of 50,301 | #26150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 329 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 41.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 49.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 4.0).
- •Detroit Prep does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 3%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 7%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 92.4%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 41.1).
- •Detroit Prep is the larger school with 418 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 Detroit Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Prep ranks higher (48.5 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 Detroit Prep?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy: 329. Detroit Prep: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Detroit Prep rank in Michigan?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is 1580th of 1,581 and Detroit Prep is 737th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).