Dixon Elementary School vs KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
91 students
| Measure | Dixon Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | KIPP Detroit Imani Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1544 of 1,581 | #1257 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49862 of 50,301 | #42364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 485 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Detroit Imani Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 8.1).
- •Dixon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 97.8%).
- •KIPP Detroit Imani Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Dixon Elementary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 91.
- •Dixon Elementary School is a public school while KIPP Detroit Imani Academy 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 Dixon Elementary School better than KIPP Detroit Imani Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Detroit Imani Academy ranks higher (23.9 vs 8.1 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 Dixon Elementary School and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon Elementary School: 485. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon Elementary School and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy rank in Michigan?
Dixon Elementary School is 1544th of 1,581 and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy is 1257th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).