Salk Elementary School vs Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salk Elementary School
Clinton Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students
| Measure | Salk Elementary School Clinton Township, Michigan | Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,581 | #1558 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #20922 of 50,301 | #50007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 6% |
| city | Clinton Township | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salk Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 7.2).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 6%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 10%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 95.2%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
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 Salk Elementary School better than Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Salk Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 7.2 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 Salk Elementary School and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Clinton Township and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salk Elementary School: 455. Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salk Elementary School and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Salk Elementary School is 564th of 1,581 and Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School is 1558th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).