Dearborn STEM Middle School vs Star International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn STEM Middle School
Dearborn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
166 students
Star International Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Dearborn STEM Middle School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Star International Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #28 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #1424 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 166 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 31% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 31%).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 38%).
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 93.1%).
- •Star International Academy does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 23.7).
- •Star International Academy is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 166.
- •Dearborn STEM Middle School is a public school while Star International 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 Dearborn STEM Middle School better than Star International 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 Dearborn STEM Middle School and Star International Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn STEM Middle School: 166. Star International Academy: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn STEM Middle School and Star International Academy rank in Michigan?
Dearborn STEM Middle School is 28th of 485 and Star International Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).