Detroit Leadership Academy K8 vs Gompers ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
Gompers ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
749 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Detroit, Michigan | Gompers ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 1,581 | #1498 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49571 of 50,301 | #49268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 486 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 13% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gompers ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 9.5).
- •Gompers ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Gompers ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Gompers ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 486.
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a charter school while Gompers 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 Leadership Academy K8 better than Gompers ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gompers ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (10.7 vs 9.5 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 Leadership Academy K8 and Gompers ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486. Gompers ElementaryMiddle School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy K8 and Gompers ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 1523rd of 1,581 and Gompers ElementaryMiddle School is 1498th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).