Barber Elementary School vs University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barber Elementary School
Highland Park · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Barber Elementary School Highland Park, Michigan | University Preparatory Art Design Elementary Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1581 of 1,581 | #1326 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50238 of 50,301 | #44696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 362 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 120.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 17% |
| city | Highland Park | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 3.7).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 94.8%).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 120.7).
- •University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 362.
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 Barber Elementary School better than University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Art Design Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 3.7 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 Barber Elementary School and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barber Elementary School: 362. University Preparatory Art Design Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barber Elementary School and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary rank in Michigan?
Barber Elementary School is 1581st of 1,581 and University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is 1326th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).