Burns ElementaryMiddle School vs Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
303 students
| Measure | Burns ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1484 of 1,581 | #1470 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49020 of 50,301 | #48693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 411 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 8% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 11.5).
- •Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 3%).
- •Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 92.9%).
- •Burns ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.9).
- •Burns ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 303.
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 Burns ElementaryMiddle School better than Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy ranks higher (12.5 vs 11.5 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 Burns ElementaryMiddle School and Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns ElementaryMiddle School: 411. Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns ElementaryMiddle School and Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy rank in Michigan?
Burns ElementaryMiddle School is 1484th of 1,581 and Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy is 1470th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).