Joy Preparatory Academy vs Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
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.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
161 students
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
692 students
| Measure | Joy Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1496 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #49243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 161 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Joy Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Joy Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.4).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 161.
- •Joy Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School is a public 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 Joy Preparatory Academy better than Mary McLeod Bethune 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 Joy Preparatory Academy and Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joy Preparatory Academy: 161. Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joy Preparatory Academy and Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Joy Preparatory Academy is unranked and Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School is 1496th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).