Bates Academy vs MacDowell Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 497 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
| Measure | Bates Academy Detroit, Michigan | MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,581 | #1491 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #24176 of 50,301 | #49148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 773 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 8% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 11.1).
- •Bates Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 8%).
- •Bates Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 19%).
- •Bates Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 90.9%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.4).
- •Bates Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 362.
- •Bates Academy is a public school while MacDowell Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 MacDowell Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bates Academy ranks higher (51.4 vs 11.1 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 MacDowell Preparatory Academy?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Academy: 773. MacDowell Preparatory Academy: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Academy and MacDowell Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Bates Academy is 670th of 1,581 and MacDowell Preparatory Academy is 1491st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).