Detroit Prep vs Metro Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Prep
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
418 students
Metro Charter Academy
Romulus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
| Measure | Detroit Prep Detroit, Michigan | Metro Charter Academy Romulus, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,581 | #992 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26150 of 50,301 | #33684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 38% |
| city | Detroit | Romulus |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 37.5).
- •Detroit Prep does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 38%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 43%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 69.4%).
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.2).
- •Metro Charter Academy is the larger school with 421 students compared with 418.
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 Prep better than Metro Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Prep ranks higher (48.5 vs 37.5 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 Prep and Metro Charter Academy?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Romulus in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Prep: 418. Metro Charter Academy: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Prep and Metro Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Prep is 737th of 1,581 and Metro Charter Academy is 992nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).