David Ellis Academy West vs Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Ellis Academy West
Redford · Charter other · Grades PK–12
725 students
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
Redford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
208 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy West Redford, Michigan | Discovery Creative Pathways Redford Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1451 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #48280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 725 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 10%).
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 91.8%).
- •Discovery Creative Pathways Redford does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.9).
- •David Ellis Academy West is the larger school with 725 students compared with 208.
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 West better than Discovery Creative Pathways Redford?
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 West and Discovery Creative Pathways Redford?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy West: 725. Discovery Creative Pathways Redford: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy West and Discovery Creative Pathways Redford rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy West is unranked and Discovery Creative Pathways Redford is 1451st of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).