David Ellis Academy vs Edison
David Ellis Academy has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 5.2/10. David Ellis Academy is significantly larger with 215 students, about 3.4× the size of Edison (63). In math proficiency, David Ellis Academy leads at 7.5%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
David Ellis Academy
Detroit, MI
5.8/10
SchoolPre-K – 12thCharter
215 students
Edison
Ferndale, MI
5.2/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
63 students
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| Metric | David Ellis Academy | Edison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Growth Score | 3.2 | 6.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.7% | 63.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.9 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #1,970 of 3,198 | #2,441 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 38th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | David Ellis Academy | Edison |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 24.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48235) | Ferndale (48220) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,011 | $86,095 |
| Median Home Value | $79,400 | $229,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,151 | $1,191 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.8% | 52.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.7% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 25 min |