Carver STEM Academy vs The Dearborn Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 646 m 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
The Dearborn Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | Carver STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | The Dearborn Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 1,581 | #1361 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49703 of 50,301 | #46089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 435 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 25% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Dearborn Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 9.0).
- •The Dearborn Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 9%).
- •The Dearborn Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Carver STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 94.2%).
- •The Dearborn Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •The Dearborn Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 435.
- •Carver STEM Academy is a public school while The Dearborn 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 Carver STEM Academy better than The Dearborn Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Dearborn Academy ranks higher (18.0 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 The Dearborn Academy?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver STEM Academy: 435. The Dearborn Academy: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver STEM Academy and The Dearborn Academy rank in Michigan?
Carver STEM Academy is 1530th of 1,581 and The Dearborn Academy is 1361st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).