Thorne Elementary School vs Tomlinson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 635 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thorne Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
593 students
Tomlinson Middle School
Inkster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Thorne Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Tomlinson Middle School Inkster, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1481 of 1,581 | #455 of 485 |
| National rank | #48945 of 50,301 | #14606 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Inkster |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tomlinson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 11.8).
- •Tomlinson Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Tomlinson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Thorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Tomlinson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Thorne Elementary School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 180.
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 Thorne Elementary School better than Tomlinson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tomlinson Middle School ranks higher (14.8 vs 11.8 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 Thorne Elementary School and Tomlinson Middle School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Inkster in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thorne Elementary School: 593. Tomlinson Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thorne Elementary School and Tomlinson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Thorne Elementary School is 1481st of 1,581 and Tomlinson Middle School is 455th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).