Detroit Leadership Academy K8 vs WashingtonParks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 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
WashingtonParks Academy
Redford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Detroit, Michigan | WashingtonParks Academy Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 1,581 | #1563 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49571 of 50,301 | #50052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 486 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 42.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Detroit | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.5 vs 6.8).
- •WashingtonParks Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •WashingtonParks Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •WashingtonParks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 91.2%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 42.2).
- •WashingtonParks Academy is the larger school with 591 students compared with 486.
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 WashingtonParks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Leadership Academy K8 ranks higher (9.5 vs 6.8 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 WashingtonParks Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486. WashingtonParks Academy: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy K8 and WashingtonParks Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 1523rd of 1,581 and WashingtonParks Academy is 1563rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).