Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School vs Harms Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 864 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Harms Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School Detroit, Michigan | Harms Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 485 | #1367 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13282 of 15,369 | #46279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 615 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 17.6).
- •Harms Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Harms Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 279.
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is a charter school while Harms Elementary School is a public 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 Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School better than Harms Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School ranks higher (22.7 vs 17.6 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 Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School and Harms Elementary School?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School: 615. Harms Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School and Harms Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is 420th of 485 and Harms Elementary School is 1367th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).