Bow ElementaryMiddle School vs Pembroke Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 186 m 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
Pembroke Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
390 students
| Measure | Bow ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Pembroke Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1488 of 1,581 | #1241 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49118 of 50,301 | #41789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 459 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pembroke Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 11.2).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 91.5%).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 390.
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while Pembroke 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 Pembroke Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pembroke Academy ranks higher (24.9 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 Pembroke Academy?
About 186 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School: 459. Pembroke Academy: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bow ElementaryMiddle School and Pembroke Academy rank in Michigan?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School is 1488th of 1,581 and Pembroke Academy is 1241st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).