David Ellis Academy vs University Yes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 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
University Yes Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades K–12
388 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy Detroit, Michigan | University Yes Academy 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 K–12 |
| Students | 206 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Yes Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •University Yes Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 92.7%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.4).
- •University Yes Academy is the larger school with 388 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 University Yes 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 University Yes Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy: 206. University Yes Academy: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy and University Yes Academy rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy is unranked and University Yes Academy is unranked among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).