MacDowell Preparatory Academy vs Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School
Flint · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
362 students
| Measure | MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,581 | #1178 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49148 of 50,301 | #39699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 11.1).
- •Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 16.5).
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 MacDowell Preparatory Academy better than Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (28.2 vs 11.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are MacDowell Preparatory Academy and Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy: 362. Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDowell Preparatory Academy and Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy is 1491st of 1,581 and Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School is 1178th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).