Detroit Merit Charter Academy vs George Defer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 861 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
719 students
George Defer Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
| Measure | Detroit Merit Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan | George Defer Elementary School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,581 | #154 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42616 of 50,301 | #7395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 719 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 62% |
| city | Detroit | Grosse Pointe Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Defer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 23.5).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 82.3%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 460.
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a charter school while George Defer Elementary 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 Merit Charter Academy better than George Defer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George Defer Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 23.5 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 Merit Charter Academy and George Defer Elementary School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Grosse Pointe Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy: 719. George Defer Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Merit Charter Academy and George Defer Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 1262nd of 1,581 and George Defer Elementary School is 154th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).