Bates Academy vs Ferndale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
Ferndale Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Bates Academy Detroit, Michigan | Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,581 | #358 of 485 |
| National rank | #24176 of 50,301 | #11122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 773 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 23% |
| city | Detroit | Ferndale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 33.8).
- •Bates Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Bates Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Ferndale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 61.1%).
- •Ferndale Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.4).
- •Bates Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 528.
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 Bates Academy better than Ferndale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bates Academy ranks higher (51.4 vs 33.8 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 Bates Academy and Ferndale Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Ferndale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Academy: 773. Ferndale Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Academy and Ferndale Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bates Academy is 670th of 1,581 and Ferndale Middle School is 358th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).