Blackwell Institute vs Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 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
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
| Measure | Blackwell Institute Detroit, Michigan | Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 485 | #1554 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14868 of 15,369 | #49971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 92 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 4% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackwell Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 7.5).
- •Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 18.7).
- •Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham is the larger school with 560 students compared with 92.
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 Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham?
On the Success Index (US), Blackwell Institute ranks higher (12.3 vs 7.5 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 Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Institute: 92. Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Institute and Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham rank in Michigan?
Blackwell Institute is 464th of 485 and Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham is 1554th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).