Palmer Park Preparatory Academy vs Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy and Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.1 out of 10. Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School is significantly larger with 690 students, about 1.8× the size of Palmer Park Preparatory Academy (376). In math proficiency, Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School leads at 5.0%.
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Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Detroit, MI
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
376 students
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit, MI
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
690 students
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| Metric | Palmer Park Preparatory Academy | Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.8% | 92.3% |
| Environment Score | 8.2 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #894 of 3,198 | #1,257 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 72th | 61th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Palmer Park Preparatory Academy | Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Palmer Park Preparatory Academy | Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 376 | 690 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.8% | 92.3% |
| District | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
| City | Detroit | Detroit |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48221) | Detroit (48227) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,583 | $36,221 |
| Median Home Value | $138,700 | $70,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,174 | $1,034 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.3% | 11.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | 31.2% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 26 min |