Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thurston Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Thurston Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurston Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Thurston Elementary School?
495 students attend Thurston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Thurston Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurston Elementary School offer ?
Thurston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurston Elementary School part of?
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