David Ellis Academy vs Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 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
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
630 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy Detroit, Michigan | Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1540 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #49829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 206 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Ellis Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 92.7%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.5).
- •Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts is the larger school with 630 students compared with 206.
- •David Ellis Academy is a charter school while Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts 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 David Ellis Academy better than Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts?
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 Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy: 206. Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy and Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy is unranked and Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts is 1540th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).