Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48206 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#1558 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#50007 of 50,301 nationally
About Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is a public elementary located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 455 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1558th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (24th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 455.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School ranks 139th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)6%
- Reading proficiency (30%)10%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 6%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwestern High School
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305 students · 1.1 km away
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
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438 students · 1.7 km away
University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh
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University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School
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559 students · 1.9 km away
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
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467 students · 1.9 km away
George Crockett Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students · 2.1 km away
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
68 students · 2.2 km away
Detroit Lions Academy
Detroit · Public high · Grades 6–12
400 students · 2.2 km away
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
389 students · 2.2 km away
Central High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
403 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School a good school?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School has a Success Index (US) of 7.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1558 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School ranks #1558 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #50007 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School had 455 students in 2025.
Is Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School a elementary school or a high school?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.