New Paradigm Glazer Academy vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Paradigm Glazer Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
211 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
| Measure | New Paradigm Glazer Academy Detroit, Michigan | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1459 of 1,581 | #1385 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48437 of 50,301 | #46629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 211 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 13.2).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 93.4%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.6).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 211.
- •New Paradigm Glazer Academy is a charter school while Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Paradigm Glazer Academy better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (17.0 vs 13.2 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 New Paradigm Glazer Academy and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Paradigm Glazer Academy: 211. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Paradigm Glazer Academy and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
New Paradigm Glazer Academy is 1459th of 1,581 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 1385th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).