George Defer Elementary School vs J E Clark Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Defer Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
125 students
| Measure | George Defer Elementary School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan | J E Clark Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,581 | #460 of 485 |
| National rank | #7395 of 50,301 | #14792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 460 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 3% |
| city | Grosse Pointe Park | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Defer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 13.2).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 3%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 6%).
- •George Defer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 92.8%).
- •J E Clark Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.0).
- •George Defer Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 125.
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 George Defer Elementary School better than J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), George Defer Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 13.2 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 George Defer Elementary School and J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grosse Pointe Park and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Defer Elementary School: 460. J E Clark Preparatory Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Defer Elementary School and J E Clark Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
George Defer Elementary School is 154th of 1,581 and J E Clark Preparatory Academy is 460th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).