Metro Charter Academy vs Wick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metro Charter Academy
Romulus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
Wick Elementary School
Romulus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Metro Charter Academy Romulus, Michigan | Wick Elementary School Romulus, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,581 | #1402 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33684 of 50,301 | #46991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Romulus | Romulus |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metro Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 16.3).
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 80.8%).
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.6).
- •Metro Charter Academy is the larger school with 421 students compared with 281.
- •Metro Charter Academy is a charter school while Wick 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 Metro Charter Academy better than Wick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Metro Charter Academy ranks higher (37.5 vs 16.3 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 Metro Charter Academy and Wick Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Romulus and Romulus in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metro Charter Academy: 421. Wick Elementary School: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metro Charter Academy and Wick Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Metro Charter Academy is 992nd of 1,581 and Wick Elementary School is 1402nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).