Thorne Elementary School vs West Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km 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
West Village Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
| Measure | Thorne Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | West Village Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1481 of 1,581 | #1351 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48945 of 50,301 | #45762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 593 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Village Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 11.8).
- •West Village Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •West Village Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 13%).
- •West Village Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Thorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.1).
- •Thorne Elementary School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 242.
- •Thorne Elementary School is a public school while West Village Academy is a charter 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 Thorne Elementary School better than West Village Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Village Academy ranks higher (18.6 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 West Village Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thorne Elementary School: 593. West Village Academy: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thorne Elementary School and West Village Academy rank in Michigan?
Thorne Elementary School is 1481st of 1,581 and West Village Academy is 1351st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).