Blackwell Institute vs Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 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
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
311 students
| Measure | Blackwell Institute Detroit, Michigan | Nichols ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 485 | #1492 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14868 of 15,369 | #49151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 92 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackwell Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 11.1).
- •Nichols ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Nichols ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Nichols ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 96.7%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 18.3).
- •Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 311 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 Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackwell Institute ranks higher (12.3 vs 11.1 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 Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Institute: 92. Nichols ElementaryMiddle School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Institute and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Blackwell Institute is 464th of 485 and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is 1492nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).