Carver STEM Academy vs River Oaks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
River Oaks Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Carver STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | River Oaks Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 1,581 | #917 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49703 of 50,301 | #31611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 39% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 9.0).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 9%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Carver STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 93.7%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
- •Carver STEM Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 366.
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 River Oaks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 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 River Oaks Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver STEM Academy: 435. River Oaks Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver STEM Academy and River Oaks Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Carver STEM Academy is 1530th of 1,581 and River Oaks Elementary School is 917th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).