Lafayette School vs Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
251 students
| Measure | Lafayette School Lincoln Park, Michigan | Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1480 of 1,581 | #1468 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48937 of 50,301 | #48687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 441 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7.5% |
| city | Lincoln Park | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Lafayette School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7.5%).
- •Lafayette School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.0).
- •Lafayette School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 251.
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 Lafayette School better than Mark Twain 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 Lafayette School and Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lincoln Park and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette School: 441. Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette School and Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Lafayette School is 1480th of 1,581 and Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School is 1468th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).