Bow ElementaryMiddle School vs Detroit Achievement Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
352 students
| Measure | Bow ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Achievement Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1488 of 1,581 | #1432 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49118 of 50,301 | #47816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 459 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Achievement Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 11.2).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 91.5%).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.8).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 352.
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School better than Detroit Achievement Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Achievement Academy ranks higher (14.6 vs 11.2 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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School and Detroit Achievement Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School: 459. Detroit Achievement Academy: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bow ElementaryMiddle School and Detroit Achievement Academy rank in Michigan?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School is 1488th of 1,581 and Detroit Achievement Academy is 1432nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).