Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School vs Salina Intermediate 4 8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km 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
Salina Intermediate 4 8
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 4–8
461 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School Detroit, Michigan | Salina Intermediate 4 8 Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 485 | #405 of 485 |
| National rank | #13282 of 15,369 | #12918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 615 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salina Intermediate 4 8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 22.7).
- •Salina Intermediate 4 8 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Salina Intermediate 4 8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Salina Intermediate 4 8 does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 461.
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is a charter school while Salina Intermediate 4 8 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 Salina Intermediate 4 8?
On the Success Index (US), Salina Intermediate 4 8 ranks higher (24.7 vs 22.7 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 Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School and Salina Intermediate 4 8?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School: 615. Salina Intermediate 4 8: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School and Salina Intermediate 4 8 rank in Michigan?
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School is 420th of 485 and Salina Intermediate 4 8 is 405th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).