Thornton Creek Elementary School

46180 West 9 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Thornton Creek Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Creek Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#198 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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64%
36%
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69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
67%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thornton Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Thornton Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Ridge Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?
523 students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thornton Creek Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thornton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Thornton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thornton Creek Elementary School part of?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is part of Northville Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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