Durfee ElementaryMiddle School vs Hope Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
632 students
Hope Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
| Measure | Durfee ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Hope Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 1,581 | #1549 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50055 of 50,301 | #49930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 632 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 7% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (7.7 vs 6.7).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.4).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 430.
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while Hope 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 Durfee ElementaryMiddle School better than Hope Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Academy ranks higher (7.7 vs 6.7 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 Durfee ElementaryMiddle School and Hope Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School: 632. Hope Academy: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee ElementaryMiddle School and Hope Academy rank in Michigan?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is 1564th of 1,581 and Hope Academy is 1549th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).