Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School vs Ralph J Bunche Academy
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.
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
251 students
Ralph J Bunche Academy
Ecorse · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
316 students
| Measure | Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Ralph J Bunche Academy Ecorse, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1468 of 1,581 | #1546 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48687 of 50,301 | #49903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 251 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Ecorse |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 7.9).
- •Ralph J Bunche Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Ralph J Bunche Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 91.2%).
- •Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 28.7).
- •Ralph J Bunche Academy is the larger school with 316 students compared with 251.
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 Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School better than Ralph J Bunche Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (12.5 vs 7.9 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 Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School and Ralph J Bunche Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Ecorse in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School: 251. Ralph J Bunche Academy: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School and Ralph J Bunche Academy rank in Michigan?
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School is 1468th of 1,581 and Ralph J Bunche Academy is 1546th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).