Detroit Innovation Academy vs Dossin ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 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
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | Detroit Innovation Academy Detroit, Michigan | Dossin ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 1,581 | #1442 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47170 of 50,301 | #48124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 335 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Innovation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 13.9).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 7%).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 91.9%).
- •Dossin ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Detroit Innovation Academy is the larger school with 335 students compared with 283.
- •Detroit Innovation Academy is a charter school while Dossin ElementaryMiddle School 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 Innovation Academy better than Dossin ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Innovation Academy ranks higher (15.9 vs 13.9 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 Innovation Academy and Dossin ElementaryMiddle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Innovation Academy: 335. Dossin ElementaryMiddle School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Innovation Academy and Dossin ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Innovation Academy is 1410th of 1,581 and Dossin ElementaryMiddle School is 1442nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).