Hamilton Academy vs J E Clark Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
358 students
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
125 students
| Measure | Hamilton Academy Detroit, Michigan | J E Clark Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,581 | #460 of 485 |
| National rank | #44028 of 50,301 | #14792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 358 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 6% |
| Math proficiency | – | 3% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 13.2).
- •J E Clark Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 97.2%).
- •J E Clark Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.6).
- •Hamilton Academy is the larger school with 358 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 Hamilton Academy better than J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Academy ranks higher (21.3 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 Hamilton Academy and J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Academy: 358. J E Clark Preparatory Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Academy and J E Clark Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Hamilton Academy is 1304th of 1,581 and J E Clark Preparatory Academy is 460th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).