D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 7724 14TH ST, Detroit, MI 48206
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Michigan
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
462
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%3/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−36 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency6% (−30 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black9%6%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -21 pts, math -15 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7724 14TH ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48206
District 2601103
NCES School ID 260110304845
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48206

Understanding the community around Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,641
Per Capita Income $24,071
Poverty Rate 22.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $84,600
Median Rent $812
Owner-Occupied 50.1%
Renter-Occupied 49.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 98.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.9%
Two or More Races 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 462
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School has 462 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School serve?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School receive per student?
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School receives $22,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School in 48206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$87,696
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,239
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
49.9%

Other Schools in 48206

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026