John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy vs Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
879 students
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
876 students
| Measure | John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Detroit, Michigan | Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 1,581 | #1565 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50002 of 50,301 | #50057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 879 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.2 vs 6.7).
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 94.8%).
- •John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.9).
- •John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 876.
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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy better than Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School?
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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy: 879. Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is 1557th of 1,581 and Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is 1565th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).