Bennett Elementary School vs Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 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 Middle School
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,581 | #420 of 485 |
| National rank | #45895 of 50,301 | #13282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 498 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 18.3).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.2).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 498.
- •Bennett Elementary School is a public school while Cesar Chavez Academy Middle 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School ranks higher (22.7 vs 18.3 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 Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary School: 498. Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bennett Elementary School is 1352nd of 1,581 and Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is 420th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).