Garvey Academy vs Valley View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 184 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garvey Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
434 students
Valley View Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Garvey Academy Detroit, Michigan | Valley View Elementary School Springfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,581 | #1327 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46963 of 50,301 | #44803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Detroit | Springfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 16.3).
- •Valley View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Valley View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Valley View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 90.1%).
- •Garvey Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
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 Valley View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary School ranks higher (20.1 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 Valley View Elementary School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Springfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvey Academy: 434. Valley View Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvey Academy and Valley View Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Garvey Academy is 1401st of 1,581 and Valley View Elementary School is 1327th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).