Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School vs Riverside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
876 students
Riverside Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Riverside Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1565 of 1,581 | #1337 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50057 of 50,301 | #45320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 876 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 31% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 6.7).
- •Riverside Academy does better on math proficiency (31% vs 7%).
- •Riverside Academy does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 100%).
- •Riverside Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.9).
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 397.
- •Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while Riverside Academy is a charter 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 Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School better than Riverside Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Academy ranks higher (19.3 vs 6.7 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 Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School and Riverside Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School: 876. Riverside Academy: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School and Riverside Academy rank in Michigan?
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School is 1565th of 1,581 and Riverside Academy is 1337th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).