Detroit Merit Charter Academy vs Keystone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 52 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
Keystone Academy
Belleville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
721 students
| Measure | Detroit Merit Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan | Keystone Academy Belleville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,581 | #613 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42616 of 50,301 | #22366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 719 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| city | Detroit | Belleville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keystone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 23.5).
- •Keystone Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Keystone Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Keystone Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 82.3%).
- •Keystone Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.9).
- •Keystone Academy is the larger school with 721 students compared with 719.
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 Keystone Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Keystone Academy ranks higher (54.0 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 Keystone Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Belleville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy: 719. Keystone Academy: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Keystone Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 1262nd of 1,581 and Keystone Academy is 613th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).