Inkster Preparatory Academy vs Tipton Academy 48
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
Tipton Academy 48
Garden City · Charter other · Grades 4–12
255 students
| Measure | Inkster Preparatory Academy Inkster, Michigan | Tipton Academy 48 Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1195 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #40213 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–12 |
| Students | 220 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 31% |
| city | Inkster | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 31%).
- •Tipton Academy 48 does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44.5%).
- •Tipton Academy 48 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 94.1%).
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.2).
- •Tipton Academy 48 is the larger school with 255 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 Tipton Academy 48?
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 Inkster Preparatory Academy and Tipton Academy 48?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Inkster Preparatory Academy: 220. Tipton Academy 48: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Inkster Preparatory Academy and Tipton Academy 48 rank in Michigan?
Inkster Preparatory Academy is 1195th of 1,581 and Tipton Academy 48 is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).