Detroit Achievement Academy vs New Branches Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 206 km 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
New Branches Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
| Measure | Detroit Achievement Academy Detroit, Michigan | New Branches Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1432 of 1,581 | #1302 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47816 of 50,301 | #43859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 352 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Branches Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 14.6).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 89%).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.8).
- •Detroit Achievement Academy is the larger school with 352 students compared with 345.
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 New Branches Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Branches Charter Academy ranks higher (21.6 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 New Branches Charter Academy?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Achievement Academy: 352. New Branches Charter Academy: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Achievement Academy and New Branches Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Achievement Academy is 1432nd of 1,581 and New Branches Charter Academy is 1302nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).