Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence vs Pepper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
Pepper Elementary School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence Southfield, Michigan | Pepper Elementary School Oak Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1363 of 1,581 | #1379 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46165 of 50,301 | #46442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| city | Southfield | Oak Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.8 vs 17.3).
- •Pepper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Pepper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 82.3%).
- •Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is the larger school with 520 students compared with 416.
- •Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is a charter school while Pepper Elementary 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 Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence better than Pepper Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence and Pepper Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Southfield and Oak Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence: 520. Pepper Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence and Pepper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is 1363rd of 1,581 and Pepper Elementary School is 1379th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).