David Ellis Academy West vs Grand River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 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
Grand River Academy
Livonia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
727 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy West Redford, Michigan | Grand River Academy Livonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1199 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #40317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 725 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Redford | Livonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand River Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Grand River Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Grand River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 90.6%).
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.2).
- •Grand River Academy is the larger school with 727 students compared with 725.
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 Grand River 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 West and Grand River Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Redford and Livonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy West: 725. Grand River Academy: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy West and Grand River Academy rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy West is unranked and Grand River Academy is 1199th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).