David Ellis Academy vs MacDowell Preparatory 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.
David Ellis Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
206 students
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy Detroit, Michigan | MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1491 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #49148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 206 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 92.7%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.5).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 362 students compared with 206.
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 David Ellis Academy better than MacDowell Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are David Ellis Academy and MacDowell Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy: 206. MacDowell Preparatory Academy: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy and MacDowell Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy is unranked and MacDowell Preparatory Academy is 1491st of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).