David Hicks School vs Tipton Academy PK3
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km 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
Tipton Academy PK3
Garden City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
301 students
| Measure | David Hicks School Inkster, Michigan | Tipton Academy PK3 Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1506 of 1,581 | #672 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49329 of 50,301 | #24231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 466 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Inkster | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton Academy PK3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 10.5).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 12%).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.4).
- •David Hicks School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 301.
- •David Hicks School is a public school while Tipton Academy PK3 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 Tipton Academy PK3?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton Academy PK3 ranks higher (51.4 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 Tipton Academy PK3?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Hicks School: 466. Tipton Academy PK3: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Hicks School and Tipton Academy PK3 rank in Michigan?
David Hicks School is 1506th of 1,581 and Tipton Academy PK3 is 672nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).