Durfee ElementaryMiddle School vs New Paradigm Glazer 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.
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
632 students
New Paradigm Glazer Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
211 students
| Measure | Durfee ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | New Paradigm Glazer Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 1,581 | #1459 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50055 of 50,301 | #48437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 632 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 6.7).
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.4).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 211.
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while New Paradigm Glazer 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 New Paradigm Glazer Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Paradigm Glazer Academy ranks higher (13.2 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 New Paradigm Glazer Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School: 632. New Paradigm Glazer Academy: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee ElementaryMiddle School and New Paradigm Glazer Academy rank in Michigan?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is 1564th of 1,581 and New Paradigm Glazer Academy is 1459th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).