Detroit Innovation Academy vs Detroit Premier Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Innovation Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
335 students
Detroit Premier Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
706 students
| Measure | Detroit Innovation Academy Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Premier Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 1,581 | #1396 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47170 of 50,301 | #46854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 335 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 18% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Detroit Premier Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 9%).
- •Detroit Premier Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Detroit Premier Academy is the larger school with 706 students compared with 335.
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 Innovation Academy better than Detroit Premier 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 Detroit Innovation Academy and Detroit Premier Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Innovation Academy: 335. Detroit Premier Academy: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Innovation Academy and Detroit Premier Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Innovation Academy is 1410th of 1,581 and Detroit Premier Academy is 1396th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).