Garvey Academy vs The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garvey Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
434 students
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
| Measure | Garvey Academy Detroit, Michigan | The James and Grace Lee Boggs School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,581 | #1162 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46963 of 50,301 | #39092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 434 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The James and Grace Lee Boggs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 16.3).
- •The James and Grace Lee Boggs School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •The James and Grace Lee Boggs School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •The James and Grace Lee Boggs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 90.1%).
- •Garvey Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.1).
- •Garvey Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 172.
- •Garvey Academy is a public school while The James and Grace Lee Boggs School 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 Garvey Academy better than The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
On the Success Index (US), The James and Grace Lee Boggs School ranks higher (29.2 vs 16.3 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 Garvey Academy and The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvey Academy: 434. The James and Grace Lee Boggs School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvey Academy and The James and Grace Lee Boggs School rank in Michigan?
Garvey Academy is 1401st of 1,581 and The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is 1162nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).