Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Thorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorne Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Thorne Elementary School is ranked #2881 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thorne Elementary School often compared to?
Thorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quest Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Thorne Elementary School?
564 students attend Thorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thorne Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorne Elementary School?
Thorne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thorne Elementary School offer ?
Thorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thorne Elementary School part of?
I think thorn needs more African American teachers. I believe they racially discriminate against the black kids and do not take time when teaching one subject before starting them on a new subject honestly. I think they are setting kids up to fail in life with the token black principle to turn his head.
- Posted by Parent - Overseer
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
