Detroit Merit Charter Academy vs J E Clark Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km 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
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
125 students
| Measure | Detroit Merit Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan | J E Clark Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,581 | #460 of 485 |
| National rank | #42616 of 50,301 | #14792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 719 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 3% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 13.2).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 3%).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 6%).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 92.8%).
- •J E Clark Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.9).
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 125.
- •Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a charter school while J E Clark Preparatory Academy 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 J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks higher (23.5 vs 13.2 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 J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy: 719. J E Clark Preparatory Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Merit Charter Academy and J E Clark Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 1262nd of 1,581 and J E Clark Preparatory Academy is 460th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).