Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Thomas Read 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Thomas Read Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2514 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
45%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Read Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Read Elementary School is ranked #2514 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Thomas Read Elementary School?
297 students attend Thomas Read Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thomas Read Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Read Elementary School?
Thomas Read Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Read Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Read Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Read Elementary School part of?
Thomas Read Elementary School is part of Shelby Public Schools.
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