Fortis Academy vs Scarlett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 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
Scarlett Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Fortis Academy Ypsilanti, Michigan | Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1130 of 1,581 | #291 of 485 |
| National rank | #38004 of 50,301 | #9461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 681 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Ypsilanti | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scarlett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 30.8).
- •Fortis Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Fortis Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Scarlett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 89.1%).
- •Scarlett Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- •Fortis Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 616.
- •Fortis Academy is a charter school while Scarlett Middle 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 Scarlett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scarlett Middle School ranks higher (41.7 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 Scarlett Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortis Academy: 681. Scarlett Middle School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortis Academy and Scarlett Middle School rank in Michigan?
Fortis Academy is 1130th of 1,581 and Scarlett Middle School is 291st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).