Blackwell Institute vs Oakland International Academy 28
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 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
Oakland International Academy 28
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Blackwell Institute Detroit, Michigan | Oakland International Academy 28 Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 485 | #416 of 485 |
| National rank | #14868 of 15,369 | #13168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 92 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 79.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland International Academy 28 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 12.3).
- •Oakland International Academy 28 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakland International Academy 28 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakland International Academy 28 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 96.7%).
- •Blackwell Institute does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 79.5).
- •Oakland International Academy 28 is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 92.
- •Blackwell Institute is a public school while Oakland International Academy 28 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 Oakland International Academy 28?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland International Academy 28 ranks higher (23.3 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 Oakland International Academy 28?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Institute: 92. Oakland International Academy 28: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Institute and Oakland International Academy 28 rank in Michigan?
Blackwell Institute is 464th of 485 and Oakland International Academy 28 is 416th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).