Detroit Achievement Academy vs Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 779 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
352 students
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
715 students
| Measure | Detroit Achievement Academy Detroit, Michigan | Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,581 | #1163 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47816 of 50,301 | #39120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 352 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 14.6).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 84.4%).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.8).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is the larger school with 715 students compared with 352.
- •Detroit Achievement Academy is a charter school while Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies 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 Detroit Achievement Academy better than Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies ranks higher (29.1 vs 14.6 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 Detroit Achievement Academy and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
About 779 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Achievement Academy: 352. Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Achievement Academy and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies rank in Michigan?
Detroit Achievement Academy is 1432nd of 1,581 and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is 1163rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).