Bow ElementaryMiddle School vs University Yes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
University Yes Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades K–12
388 students
| Measure | Bow ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | University Yes Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1488 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #49118 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 459 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 8% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Yes Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •University Yes Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •University Yes Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 91.5%).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.4).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 388.
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while University Yes 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 University Yes Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bow ElementaryMiddle School and University Yes Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School: 459. University Yes Academy: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bow ElementaryMiddle School and University Yes Academy rank in Michigan?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School is 1488th of 1,581 and University Yes Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).