Donelson Hills Elementary School vs Momentum Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Momentum Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
219 students
| Measure | Donelson Hills Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Momentum Academy Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1273 of 1,581 | #1364 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42926 of 50,301 | #46184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 392 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 17.8).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 87.7%).
- •Momentum Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.7).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 219.
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School is a public school while Momentum 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School better than Momentum Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks higher (23.0 vs 17.8 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School and Momentum Academy?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donelson Hills Elementary School: 392. Momentum Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donelson Hills Elementary School and Momentum Academy rank in Michigan?
Donelson Hills Elementary School is 1273rd of 1,581 and Momentum Academy is 1364th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).