Serving 336 students in grades 3-5, Tyrone 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 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tyrone Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Harper Woods school district, encompassing approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyrone Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tyrone 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 Tyrone Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#2928 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Tyrone Elementary School's ranking?
Tyrone Elementary School is ranked #2928 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tyrone Elementary School often compared to?
Tyrone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Tyrone Elementary School?
336 students attend Tyrone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tyrone Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyrone Elementary School?
Tyrone Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tyrone Elementary School offer ?
Tyrone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tyrone Elementary School part of?
Tyrone Elementary School is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.
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