Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School vs University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
559 students
| Measure | Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1558 of 1,581 | #515 of 591 |
| National rank | #50007 of 50,301 | #15276 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 7.2).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 95.2%).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.5).
- •University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 455.
- •Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School 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 Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School better than University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School ranks higher (19.9 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 Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School and University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School: 455. University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School and University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School rank in Michigan?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is 1558th of 1,581 and University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School is 515th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).