Detroit Premier Academy vs Maples Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Premier Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
706 students
Maples Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Detroit Premier Academy Detroit, Michigan | Maples Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 1,581 | #827 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46854 of 50,301 | #28744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 48% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maples Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 16.5).
- •Maples Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 18%).
- •Maples Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Detroit Premier Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Maples Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Detroit Premier Academy is the larger school with 706 students compared with 541.
- •Detroit Premier Academy is a charter school while Maples 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 Premier Academy better than Maples Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maples Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 16.5 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 Premier Academy and Maples Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Premier Academy: 706. Maples Elementary School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Premier Academy and Maples Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Premier Academy is 1396th of 1,581 and Maples Elementary School is 827th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).