Detroit Public Safety Academy vs Earhart ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 6–12
156 students
Earhart ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,002 students
| Measure | Detroit Public Safety Academy Detroit, Michigan | Earhart ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 591 | #1535 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16544 of 16,910 | #49766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 156 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 10% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Public Safety Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 8.7).
- •Earhart ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Earhart ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Detroit Public Safety Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 84.8%).
- •Detroit Public Safety Academy does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.8).
- •Earhart ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 156.
- •Detroit Public Safety Academy is a charter school while Earhart 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 Public Safety Academy better than Earhart ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Public Safety Academy ranks higher (10.8 vs 8.7 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 Public Safety Academy and Earhart ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Public Safety Academy: 156. Earhart ElementaryMiddle School: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Public Safety Academy and Earhart ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Public Safety Academy is 566th of 591 and Earhart ElementaryMiddle School is 1535th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).