Detroit School of Arts vs University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit School of Arts
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
523 students
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
| Measure | Detroit School of Arts Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 591 | #454 of 485 |
| National rank | #15254 of 16,910 | #14590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 9% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit School of Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 14.9).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •Detroit School of Arts does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Detroit School of Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 77.3%).
- •Detroit School of Arts does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.5).
- •Detroit School of Arts is the larger school with 523 students compared with 384.
- •Detroit School of Arts is a public school while University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is a charter 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 School of Arts better than University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit School of Arts ranks higher (20.0 vs 14.9 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 School of Arts and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit School of Arts: 523. University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit School of Arts and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle rank in Michigan?
Detroit School of Arts is 514th of 591 and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is 454th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).