Very Good
#913 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
15531 LINWOOD ST, Detroit, MI 48238
- Math 16% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thurgood Marshall Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,286
Median home value
$58,700
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
35.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Paul Robeson Malcolm X AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| New Paradigm Glazer AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Gesu Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #26 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serve?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in MI?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks #913 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
88.8% of students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.4%
- Phone
- (313) 494-8820
- Area population (ZIP 48238)
- 24,569
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48238; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.