SampsonWebber Leadership Academy vs Thirkell ElementaryMiddle 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.
SampsonWebber Leadership Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
330 students
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
| Measure | SampsonWebber Leadership Academy Detroit, Michigan | Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1434 of 1,581 | #1558 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47842 of 50,301 | #50007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 330 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SampsonWebber Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 7.2).
- •Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •SampsonWebber Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.5).
- •Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 330.
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 SampsonWebber Leadership Academy better than Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), SampsonWebber Leadership Academy ranks higher (14.6 vs 7.2 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 SampsonWebber Leadership Academy and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
SampsonWebber Leadership Academy: 330. Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do SampsonWebber Leadership Academy and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
SampsonWebber Leadership Academy is 1434th of 1,581 and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is 1558th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).