Cooke STEM Academy vs LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooke STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
429 students
| Measure | Cooke STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 1,581 | #474 of 485 |
| National rank | #44953 of 50,301 | #15097 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 53.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooke STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 10.0).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 53.6).
- •LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 is the larger school with 429 students compared with 296.
- •Cooke STEM Academy is a public school while LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 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 Cooke STEM Academy better than LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68?
On the Success Index (US), Cooke STEM Academy ranks higher (19.8 vs 10.0 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 Cooke STEM Academy and LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke STEM Academy: 296. LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke STEM Academy and LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 rank in Michigan?
Cooke STEM Academy is 1330th of 1,581 and LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 is 474th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).