Inkster Preparatory Academy vs Light of the World Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Inkster · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
Light of the World Academy
Pinckney · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
| Measure | Inkster Preparatory Academy Inkster, Michigan | Light of the World Academy Pinckney, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1195 of 1,581 | #459 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40213 of 50,301 | #17935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 220 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| city | Inkster | Pinckney |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Light of the World Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 27.3).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 94.1%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 22.0).
- •Light of the World Academy is the larger school with 222 students compared with 220.
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 Inkster Preparatory Academy better than Light of the World Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Light of the World Academy ranks higher (60.4 vs 27.3 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 Inkster Preparatory Academy and Light of the World Academy?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Pinckney in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Inkster Preparatory Academy: 220. Light of the World Academy: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Inkster Preparatory Academy and Light of the World Academy rank in Michigan?
Inkster Preparatory Academy is 1195th of 1,581 and Light of the World Academy is 459th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).