Bennett Elementary School vs Cesar Chavez Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Cesar Chavez Academy High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
730 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Cesar Chavez Academy High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,581 | #575 of 591 |
| National rank | #45895 of 50,301 | #16635 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 498 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 9.6).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 97.1%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.3).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy High School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 498.
- •Bennett Elementary School is a public school while Cesar Chavez Academy High School 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 Bennett Elementary School better than Cesar Chavez Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett Elementary School ranks higher (18.3 vs 9.6 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 Bennett Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Academy High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary School: 498. Cesar Chavez Academy High School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Academy High School rank in Michigan?
Bennett Elementary School is 1352nd of 1,581 and Cesar Chavez Academy High School is 575th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).