Thomas Read Elementary School
Tel:
(231)861-5541
- Thomas Read Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Thomas Read Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Read Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Read Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Read Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2264 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 54% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Read Elementary School is Shelby High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Shelby Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shelby Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelby Shelby Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 320 students
0.1 miles
525 North State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-4521 0.1 6-8 320 - Shelby Shelby High School Grades: 9-12 | 377 students
0.4 miles
641 North State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231)861-4452 0.4 9-12 377 - New Era New Era Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 203 students
3.9 miles
2752 Hillcrest Dr
New Era, MI 49446
(231)861-2662 3.9 1-5 203 - Hart Hart High School Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
5.8 miles
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231)873-5691 5.8 9-12 395 - Hart Hart Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 398 students
5.8 miles
308 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231)873-6320 5.8 5-8 398
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