Brewer Academy vs Lighthouse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brewer Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
441 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Brewer Academy Detroit, Michigan | Lighthouse Elementary School New Baltimore, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1578 of 1,581 | #407 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50215 of 50,301 | #16458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 54% |
| city | Detroit | New Baltimore |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 4.4).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 3%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.1).
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 Brewer Academy better than Lighthouse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lighthouse Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 4.4 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 Brewer Academy and Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Detroit and New Baltimore in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brewer Academy: 441. Lighthouse Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brewer Academy and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brewer Academy is 1578th of 1,581 and Lighthouse Elementary School is 407th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).