Barack Obama Leadership Academy vs MidMichigan Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 135 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
MidMichigan Leadership Academy
Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Leadership Academy Detroit, Michigan | MidMichigan Leadership Academy Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,581 | #1421 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50231 of 50,301 | #47497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 329 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 41.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 4.0).
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 3%).
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 99.7%).
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 41.1).
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy is the larger school with 329 students compared with 316.
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 MidMichigan Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), MidMichigan Leadership Academy ranks higher (15.3 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 MidMichigan Leadership Academy?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy: 329. MidMichigan Leadership Academy: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Leadership Academy and MidMichigan Leadership Academy rank in Michigan?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is 1580th of 1,581 and MidMichigan Leadership Academy is 1421st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).