Flagship Charter Academy vs Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle 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.
Flagship Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
655 students
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
692 students
| Measure | Flagship Charter Academy Detroit, Michigan | Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1522 of 1,581 | #1496 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49555 of 50,301 | #49243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 655 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 9.6).
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Flagship Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 10%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 93.9%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.8).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 655.
- •Flagship Charter Academy is a charter school while Mary McLeod Bethune 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 Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (10.8 vs 9.6 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 Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flagship Charter Academy: 655. Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flagship Charter Academy and Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Flagship Charter Academy is 1522nd of 1,581 and Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School is 1496th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).