David Hicks School vs Inkster Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 813 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Hicks School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Inkster · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
| Measure | David Hicks School Inkster, Michigan | Inkster Preparatory Academy Inkster, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1506 of 1,581 | #1195 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49329 of 50,301 | #40213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 466 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Inkster | Inkster |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 10.5).
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 12%).
- •David Hicks School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 94.1%).
- •David Hicks School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 22.0).
- •David Hicks School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 220.
- •David Hicks School is a public school while Inkster Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Hicks School better than Inkster Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Inkster Preparatory Academy ranks higher (27.3 vs 10.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are David Hicks School and Inkster Preparatory Academy?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Inkster and Inkster in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Hicks School: 466. Inkster Preparatory Academy: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Hicks School and Inkster Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
David Hicks School is 1506th of 1,581 and Inkster Preparatory Academy is 1195th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).