Carstens ElementaryMiddle School vs Detroit Merit Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
719 students
| Measure | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Merit Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,581 | #1262 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48200 of 50,301 | #42616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 266 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 26% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 13.7).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 13%).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 95.5%).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.9).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 266.
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while Detroit Merit Charter 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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School better than Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks higher (23.5 vs 13.7 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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School: 266. Detroit Merit Charter Academy: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Detroit Merit Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is 1446th of 1,581 and Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 1262nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).