Durfee ElementaryMiddle School vs Keidan Special Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
Keidan Special Education Center
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
105 students
| Measure | Durfee ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Keidan Special Education Center Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 1,581 | #699 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50055 of 50,301 | #25169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 632 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 6.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 52% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keidan Special Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 6.7).
- •Keidan Special Education Center does better on math proficiency (52% vs 9%).
- •Keidan Special Education Center does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 13%).
- •Keidan Special Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Keidan Special Education Center does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 20.4).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 105.
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 Keidan Special Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Keidan Special Education Center ranks higher (50.0 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 Keidan Special Education Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School: 632. Keidan Special Education Center: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee ElementaryMiddle School and Keidan Special Education Center rank in Michigan?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is 1564th of 1,581 and Keidan Special Education Center is 699th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).