Daly School vs West Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daly School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
175 students
West Village Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
| Measure | Daly School Inkster, Michigan | West Village Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1521 of 1,581 | #1351 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49551 of 50,301 | #45762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 175 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 18% |
| city | Inkster | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Village Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 9.6).
- •West Village Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •West Village Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •West Village Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 92.6%).
- •West Village Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.5).
- •West Village Academy is the larger school with 242 students compared with 175.
- •Daly School is a public school while West Village 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 Daly School better than West Village Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Village Academy ranks higher (18.6 vs 9.6 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 Daly School and West Village Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daly School: 175. West Village Academy: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daly School and West Village Academy rank in Michigan?
Daly School is 1521st of 1,581 and West Village Academy is 1351st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).