Detroit Prep vs Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 699 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Prep
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
418 students
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
311 students
| Measure | Detroit Prep Detroit, Michigan | Nichols ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,581 | #1492 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26150 of 50,301 | #49151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 418 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 15% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 11.1).
- •Detroit Prep does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 15%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 23%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 92%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.3).
- •Detroit Prep is the larger school with 418 students compared with 311.
- •Detroit Prep is a charter school while Nichols ElementaryMiddle 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 Prep better than Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Prep ranks higher (48.5 vs 11.1 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 Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Prep: 418. Nichols ElementaryMiddle School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Prep and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Prep is 737th of 1,581 and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is 1492nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).