David Ellis Academy West vs Redford Union Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
Redford Union Jr High
Redford · Public middle · Grades 7–9
409 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy West Redford, Michigan | Redford Union Jr High Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #444 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #14166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 725 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Redford Union Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 90.6%).
- •David Ellis Academy West does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •David Ellis Academy West is the larger school with 725 students compared with 409.
- •David Ellis Academy West is a charter school while Redford Union Jr High 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 West better than Redford Union Jr High?
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 Redford Union Jr High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy West: 725. Redford Union Jr High: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy West and Redford Union Jr High rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy West is unranked and Redford Union Jr High is 444th of 485 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).