Howard Elementary School vs Star International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Star International Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan | Star International Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #307 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #12352 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 436 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 31% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 31%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 93.1%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •Star International Academy is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 436.
- •Howard Elementary School is a public school while Star International Academy 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 Howard Elementary School better than Star International 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 Howard Elementary School and Star International Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary School: 436. Star International Academy: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary School and Star International Academy rank in Michigan?
Howard Elementary School is 307th of 1,581 and Star International Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).