Cooke STEM Academy vs Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 20 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
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades K–8
296 students
| Measure | Cooke STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 1,581 | #1562 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #44953 of 50,301 | #50051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 296 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 4% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooke STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 6.8).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.4).
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 Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooke STEM Academy ranks higher (19.8 vs 6.8 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 Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke STEM Academy: 296. Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke STEM Academy and Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Cooke STEM Academy is 1330th of 1,581 and Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School is 1562nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).