Burton International Academy vs Detroit Public Safety Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton International Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
482 students
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 6–12
156 students
| Measure | Burton International Academy Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Public Safety Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1418 of 1,581 | #566 of 591 |
| National rank | #47340 of 50,301 | #16544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 482 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 10.8).
- •Burton International Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 2.5%).
- •Burton International Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •Detroit Public Safety Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 90.5%).
- •Burton International Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.5).
- •Burton International Academy is the larger school with 482 students compared with 156.
- •Burton International Academy is a public school while Detroit Public Safety Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Burton International Academy better than Detroit Public Safety Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burton International Academy ranks higher (15.6 vs 10.8 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 Burton International Academy and Detroit Public Safety Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton International Academy: 482. Detroit Public Safety Academy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton International Academy and Detroit Public Safety Academy rank in Michigan?
Burton International Academy is 1418th of 1,581 and Detroit Public Safety Academy is 566th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).