Moraine Elementary School vs Thornton Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moraine Elementary School
Northville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Novi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | Moraine Elementary School Northville, Michigan | Thornton Creek Elementary School Novi, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #32 of 1,581 | #72 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2909 of 50,301 | #4517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 68% |
| city | Northville | Novi |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moraine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 80.9).
- •Moraine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Moraine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 7.1%).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 379.
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 Moraine Elementary School better than Thornton Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Moraine Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 80.9 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 Moraine Elementary School and Thornton Creek Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Northville and Novi in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moraine Elementary School: 379. Thornton Creek Elementary School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moraine Elementary School and Thornton Creek Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Moraine Elementary School is 32nd of 1,581 and Thornton Creek Elementary School is 72nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).