Thompson K8 International Academy vs. Norup International School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Norup International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thompson K8 International Academy 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 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Norup International School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
544 students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#495 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
48
Grade 1 Students
57
47
Grade 2 Students
67
49
Grade 3 Students
63
62
Grade 4 Students
60
44
Grade 5 Students
86
51
Grade 6 Students
48
153
Grade 7 Students
47
115
Grade 8 Students
56
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
3%
% Black
82%
31%
% White
4%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%