MacDowell Preparatory Academy vs Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
630 students
| Measure | MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,581 | #1540 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49148 of 50,301 | #49829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 362 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.1 vs 8.4).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 90.9%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.5).
- •Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts is the larger school with 630 students compared with 362.
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts 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 Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts?
On the Success Index (US), MacDowell Preparatory Academy ranks higher (11.1 vs 8.4 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 Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy: 362. Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDowell Preparatory Academy and Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts rank in Michigan?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy is 1491st of 1,581 and Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts is 1540th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).