Alice M Birney K8 School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice M Birney K8 School
Southfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
452 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
| Measure | Alice M Birney K8 School Southfield, Michigan | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1269 of 1,581 | #1385 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42807 of 50,301 | #46629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 452 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 13% |
| city | Southfield | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice M Birney K8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 17.0).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 8%).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Alice M Birney K8 School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 451.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice M Birney K8 School better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alice M Birney K8 School ranks higher (23.2 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice M Birney K8 School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Southfield and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice M Birney K8 School: 452. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice M Birney K8 School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Alice M Birney K8 School is 1269th of 1,581 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 1385th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).