Brownell Middle School vs J E Clark Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownell Middle School
Grosse Pointe Farms · Public middle · Grades 5–8
605 students
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
125 students
| Measure | Brownell Middle School Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan | J E Clark Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 485 | #460 of 485 |
| National rank | #1608 of 15,369 | #14792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 605 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 3% |
| city | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 13.2).
- •Brownell Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 3%).
- •Brownell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 6%).
- •Brownell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 92.8%).
- •J E Clark Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.8).
- •Brownell Middle School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 125.
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 Brownell Middle School better than J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brownell Middle School ranks higher (79.2 vs 13.2 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 Brownell Middle School and J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Grosse Pointe Farms and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownell Middle School: 605. J E Clark Preparatory Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownell Middle School and J E Clark Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Brownell Middle School is 30th of 485 and J E Clark Preparatory Academy is 460th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).