Joy Preparatory Academy vs New Paradigm Glazer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
New Paradigm Glazer Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
211 students
| Measure | Joy Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | New Paradigm Glazer Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1459 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #48437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 161 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Joy Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.6).
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy is the larger school with 211 students compared with 161.
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 New Paradigm Glazer 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 Joy Preparatory Academy and New Paradigm Glazer Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joy Preparatory Academy: 161. New Paradigm Glazer Academy: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joy Preparatory Academy and New Paradigm Glazer Academy rank in Michigan?
Joy Preparatory Academy is unranked and New Paradigm Glazer Academy is 1459th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).