Flagship Charter Academy vs Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flagship Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
655 students
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
876 students
| Measure | Flagship Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan | Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1522 of 1,581 | #1565 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49555 of 50,301 | #50057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 655 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flagship Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.6 vs 6.7).
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7%).
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.9).
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 655.
- •Flagship Charter Academy is a charter school while Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle 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 Flagship Charter Academy better than Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Flagship Charter Academy ranks higher (9.6 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 Flagship Charter Academy and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flagship Charter Academy: 655. Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flagship Charter Academy and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Flagship Charter Academy is 1522nd of 1,581 and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is 1565th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).