Crescent Academy PK2 vs University Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent Academy PK2
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students
University Middle School Academy
Lathrup Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
| Measure | Crescent Academy PK2 Southfield, Michigan | University Middle School Academy Lathrup Village, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1220 of 1,581 | #100 of 485 |
| National rank | #41058 of 50,301 | #3796 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 249 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Southfield | Lathrup Village |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Middle School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 26.0).
- •University Middle School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 96.4%).
- •Crescent Academy PK2 does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.8).
- •University Middle School Academy is the larger school with 338 students compared with 249.
- •Crescent Academy PK2 is a charter school while University Middle School Academy 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 Crescent Academy PK2 better than University Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), University Middle School Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 26.0 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 Crescent Academy PK2 and University Middle School Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southfield and Lathrup Village in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crescent Academy PK2: 249. University Middle School Academy: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crescent Academy PK2 and University Middle School Academy rank in Michigan?
Crescent Academy PK2 is 1220th of 1,581 and University Middle School Academy is 100th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).