Spain ElementaryMiddle School vs University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spain ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
403 students
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
| Measure | Spain ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1374 of 1,581 | #454 of 485 |
| National rank | #46401 of 50,301 | #14590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 9% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spain ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.9).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Spain ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
- •Spain ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 384.
- •Spain ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle 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 Spain ElementaryMiddle School better than University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Spain ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (17.4 vs 14.9 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 Spain ElementaryMiddle School and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spain ElementaryMiddle School: 403. University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spain ElementaryMiddle School and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle rank in Michigan?
Spain ElementaryMiddle School is 1374th of 1,581 and University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle is 454th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).