Brewer Academy vs Wayne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Wayne Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Brewer Academy Detroit, Michigan | Wayne Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1578 of 1,581 | #1467 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50215 of 50,301 | #48663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 4.4).
- •Wayne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •Wayne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Wayne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 96.6%).
- •Wayne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.1).
- •Brewer Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 234.
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 Wayne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne Elementary School ranks higher (12.6 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 Wayne Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brewer Academy: 441. Wayne Elementary School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brewer Academy and Wayne Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brewer Academy is 1578th of 1,581 and Wayne Elementary School is 1467th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).