MacDowell Preparatory Academy vs Bates Academy
Bates Academy has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 6.1/10. Bates Academy is significantly larger with 785 students, about 2.1× the size of MacDowell Preparatory Academy (368). In math proficiency, Bates Academy leads at 48.0%.
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.
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
Detroit, MI
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
368 students
Bates Academy
Detroit, MI
8.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
785 students
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| Metric | MacDowell Preparatory Academy | Bates Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.6% | 52.1% |
| Environment Score | 2.9 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #1,726 of 3,198 | #74 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 46th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | MacDowell Preparatory Academy | Bates Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 8.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48221) | Detroit (48221) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,583 | $55,583 |
| Median Home Value | $138,700 | $138,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,174 | $1,174 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.3% | 29.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | 19.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 27 min |