Fortis Academy vs Mary D Mitchell School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortis Academy
Ypsilanti · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
681 students
Mary D Mitchell School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Fortis Academy Ypsilanti, Michigan | Mary D Mitchell School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1130 of 1,581 | #907 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38004 of 50,301 | #31220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 681 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| city | Ypsilanti | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary D Mitchell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 30.8).
- •Mary D Mitchell School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Fortis Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Mary D Mitchell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Mary D Mitchell School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.0).
- •Fortis Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 372.
- •Fortis Academy is a charter school while Mary D Mitchell 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 Fortis Academy better than Mary D Mitchell School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary D Mitchell School ranks higher (41.1 vs 30.8 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 Fortis Academy and Mary D Mitchell School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortis Academy: 681. Mary D Mitchell School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortis Academy and Mary D Mitchell School rank in Michigan?
Fortis Academy is 1130th of 1,581 and Mary D Mitchell School is 907th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).