Breton Downs School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breton Downs School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
| Measure | Breton Downs School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,581 | #1385 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5163 of 50,301 | #46629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 13% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breton Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 17.0).
- •Breton Downs School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 13%).
- •Breton Downs School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 19%).
- •Breton Downs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 89.1%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.5).
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 Breton Downs School better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Breton Downs School ranks higher (79.6 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 Breton Downs School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breton Downs School: 451. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breton Downs School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Breton Downs School is 87th of 1,581 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 1385th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).