Beech Elementary vs Weston Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Elementary
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
457 students
Weston Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
258 students
| Measure | Beech Elementary Redford, Michigan | Weston Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1346 of 1,581 | #1500 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45700 of 50,301 | #49288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 457 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 7% |
| city | Redford | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beech Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 10.7).
- •Beech Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7%).
- •Weston Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Beech Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 85.3%).
- •Beech Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 21.5).
- •Beech Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 258.
- •Beech Elementary is a public school while Weston 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 Beech Elementary better than Weston Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Beech Elementary ranks higher (18.6 vs 10.7 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 Beech Elementary and Weston Preparatory Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Redford and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Elementary: 457. Weston Preparatory Academy: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Elementary and Weston Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Beech Elementary is 1346th of 1,581 and Weston Preparatory Academy is 1500th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).