Thornton Creek Elementary School vs. Ridge Wood Elementary School
Should I attend Thornton Creek Elementary School or Ridge Wood Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
523 students
428 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#88 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
62
Grade 1 Students
98
72
Grade 2 Students
82
64
Grade 3 Students
88
74
Grade 4 Students
87
70
Grade 5 Students
83
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
33%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
67%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a