MacDowell Preparatory Academy vs Vernor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Vernor Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | MacDowell Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | Vernor Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,581 | #1550 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49148 of 50,301 | #49938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 362 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.1 vs 7.7).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 92.4%).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.9).
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 362 students compared with 340.
- •MacDowell Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Vernor Elementary 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 Vernor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), MacDowell Preparatory Academy ranks higher (11.1 vs 7.7 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 Vernor Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy: 362. Vernor Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDowell Preparatory Academy and Vernor Elementary School rank in Michigan?
MacDowell Preparatory Academy is 1491st of 1,581 and Vernor Elementary School is 1550th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).