Durfee ElementaryMiddle School vs Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
632 students
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
| Measure | Durfee ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 1,581 | #1558 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50055 of 50,301 | #50007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 632 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.7 vs 7.2).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 6%).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.4).
- •Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 455.
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 Durfee ElementaryMiddle School better than Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durfee ElementaryMiddle School and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School: 632. Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durfee ElementaryMiddle School and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School is 1564th of 1,581 and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is 1558th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).