David Ellis Academy vs New Paradigm College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Michigan, United States, 12 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
New Paradigm College Prep
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
215 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy Detroit, Michigan | New Paradigm College Prep Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 206 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 30% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paradigm College Prep does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •New Paradigm College Prep does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •New Paradigm College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 92.7%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.5).
- •New Paradigm College Prep is the larger school with 215 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 New Paradigm College Prep?
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 New Paradigm College Prep?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy: 206. New Paradigm College Prep: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy and New Paradigm College Prep rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy is unranked and New Paradigm College Prep is unranked among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).