Detroit Merit Charter Academy vs Hamilton Academy
Hamilton Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 3.4/10. Detroit Merit Charter Academy is significantly larger with 718 students, about 2.2× the size of Hamilton Academy (321). In math proficiency, Detroit Merit Charter Academy leads at 26.0%.
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.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Detroit, MI
3.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
718 students
Hamilton Academy
Detroit, MI
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
321 students
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| Metric | Detroit Merit Charter Academy | Hamilton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.4 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Growth Score | 2.2 | 10.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.6% | 96.9% |
| Environment Score | 2.3 | 4.1 |
| State Rank | #3,062 of 3,198 | #901 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 72th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Detroit Merit Charter Academy | Hamilton Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 26.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 39.0% | 5.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48215) | Detroit (48213) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,741 | $33,755 |
| Median Home Value | $105,400 | $52,100 |
| Median Rent | $897 | $837 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.4% | 7.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.2% | 36.1% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 28 min |