Blackwell Institute vs Detroit Prep
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.
Blackwell Institute
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
92 students
Detroit Prep
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
418 students
| Measure | Blackwell Institute Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Prep Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 485 | #737 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14868 of 15,369 | #26150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 92 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 49.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 12.3).
- •Detroit Prep does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 18.2).
- •Detroit Prep is the larger school with 418 students compared with 92.
- •Blackwell Institute is a public school while Detroit Prep 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 Blackwell Institute better than Detroit Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Prep ranks higher (48.5 vs 12.3 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 Blackwell Institute and Detroit Prep?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Institute: 92. Detroit Prep: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Institute and Detroit Prep rank in Michigan?
Blackwell Institute is 464th of 485 and Detroit Prep is 737th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).