Cooke STEM Academy vs Rutherford Winans Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 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
Rutherford Winans Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
152 students
| Measure | Cooke STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | Rutherford Winans Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 1,581 | #1399 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #44953 of 50,301 | #46934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 296 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooke STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 16.4).
- •Rutherford Winans Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Rutherford Winans Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 92.1%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Cooke STEM Academy is the larger school with 296 students compared with 152.
- •Cooke STEM Academy is a public school while Rutherford Winans 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 Cooke STEM Academy better than Rutherford Winans Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cooke STEM Academy ranks higher (19.8 vs 16.4 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 Rutherford Winans Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke STEM Academy: 296. Rutherford Winans Academy: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke STEM Academy and Rutherford Winans Academy rank in Michigan?
Cooke STEM Academy is 1330th of 1,581 and Rutherford Winans Academy is 1399th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).