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Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
7724 14th St, Detroit, MI 48206 · (313) 596-0990 · Part of Detroit Public Schools Community District
Students
455
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 19.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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7724 14th St, Detroit
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 157
Grade 263
Grade 344
Grade 468
Grade 543
Grade 648
Grade 755
Grade 827
Enrollment over time
563’20
496’21
501’22
462’23
455’24
Down 19.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 97%Hispanic 2%Two or more races <1%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.