Hope Academy vs Joy Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
Joy Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
161 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Detroit, Michigan | Joy Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1549 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #49930 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 430 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Joy Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Hope Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Joy Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 430 students compared with 161.
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 Hope Academy better than Joy Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hope Academy and Joy Preparatory Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Academy: 430. Joy Preparatory Academy: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Academy and Joy Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Hope Academy is 1549th of 1,581 and Joy Preparatory Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).