Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts vs Marion Law Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
754 students
Marion Law Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
386 students
| Measure | Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts Detroit, Michigan | Marion Law Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1568 of 1,581 | #1510 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50125 of 50,301 | #49380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 754 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Law Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.3 vs 6.0).
- •Marion Law Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 4%).
- •Marion Law Academy does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •Marion Law Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 95%).
- •Marion Law Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.9).
- •Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is the larger school with 754 students compared with 386.
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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts better than Marion Law Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Law Academy ranks higher (10.3 vs 6.0 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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts and Marion Law Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts: 754. Marion Law Academy: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts and Marion Law Academy rank in Michigan?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is 1568th of 1,581 and Marion Law Academy is 1510th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).