Carver STEM Academy vs Gardner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
435 students
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
| Measure | Carver STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | Gardner Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 1,581 | #1455 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49703 of 50,301 | #48335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 9.0).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.4).
- •Carver STEM Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 239.
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 Carver STEM Academy better than Gardner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elementary School ranks higher (13.4 vs 9.0 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 Carver STEM Academy and Gardner Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver STEM Academy: 435. Gardner Elementary School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver STEM Academy and Gardner Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Carver STEM Academy is 1530th of 1,581 and Gardner Elementary School is 1455th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).