MacDowell Preparatory Academy vs Mumford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
Mumford High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
| Measure | MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | Mumford High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,581 | #571 of 591 |
| National rank | #49148 of 50,301 | #16583 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 3% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.1 vs 10.2).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 3%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Mumford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 90.9%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.7).
- •Mumford High School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 362.
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Mumford High 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 MacDowell Preparatory Academy better than Mumford High 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 MacDowell Preparatory Academy and Mumford High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy: 362. Mumford High School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDowell Preparatory Academy and Mumford High School rank in Michigan?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy is 1491st of 1,581 and Mumford High School is 571st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).