Howe Trainable Center and Montessori vs Star International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori
Dearborn Hts · Public other · Grades PK–12
247 students
Star International Academy
Dearborn Heights · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Howe Trainable Center and Montessori Dearborn Hts, Michigan | Star International Academy Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 247 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Dearborn Hts | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 93.1%).
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 17.8).
- •Star International Academy is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 247.
- •Howe Trainable Center and Montessori 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 Howe Trainable Center and Montessori 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 Howe Trainable Center and Montessori and Star International Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Hts and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori: 247. Star International Academy: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Trainable Center and Montessori and Star International Academy rank in Michigan?
Howe Trainable Center and Montessori is unranked and Star International Academy is unranked among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).