Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thorne Elementary School 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 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thorne Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dearborn Heights, MI, encompassing approximately 4.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thorne Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorne Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2788 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorne Elementary School's ranking?
Thorne Elementary School is ranked #2788 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thorne Elementary School often compared to?
Thorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quest Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Thorne Elementary School?
593 students attend Thorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thorne Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thorne Elementary School?
Thorne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thorne Elementary School offer ?
Thorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorne Elementary School part of?
Thorne Elementary School is part of Westwood Community School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
I think thorn needs more African American teachers. I believe they racially discriminate against the black kids and do not take time when teaching one subject before starting them on a new subject honestly. I think they are setting kids up to fail in life with the token black principle to turn his head.
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