Detroit Prep vs The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 972 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
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
| Measure | Detroit Prep Detroit, Michigan | The James and Grace Lee Boggs School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,581 | #1162 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26150 of 50,301 | #39092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 29.2).
- •Detroit Prep does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 22%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 68.6%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.1).
- •Detroit Prep is the larger school with 418 students compared with 172.
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 The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Prep ranks higher (48.5 vs 29.2 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 Prep and The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Prep: 418. The James and Grace Lee Boggs School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Prep and The James and Grace Lee Boggs School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Prep is 737th of 1,581 and The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is 1162nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).