David Hicks School
Tel:
(734)419-2660
- David Hicks School serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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David Hicks School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- David Hicks School's student population of 424 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- David Hicks School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of David Hicks School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2903 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 76% | 18% |
| White | 14% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne-Westland Community School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to David Hicks School is Tipton Academy - 4-7 (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tipton Academy - 4-7 (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Inkster Preparatory Academy (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Inkster Inkster Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 102 students
0.5 miles
27355 Woodsfield Street
Inkster, MI 48141
(248)978-8505 0.5 K-2 102 - Garden City Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center Grades: K | 249 students
0.5 miles
28351 Marquette Ave
Garden City, MI 48135
(734)762-8490 0.5 K 249 - Garden City Tipton Academy - 4-7 Charter School
Grades: 4-12 | 220 students
0.7 miles
29205 Florence
Garden City, MI 48135
(586)731-5900 0.7 4-12 220 - Garden City Tipton Academy - Pk-3 Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 276 students
0.7 miles
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734)261-0500 0.7 K-3 276 - Garden City Memorial Elementary 1-2 Campus Grades: 1-2 | 411 students
1.1 miles
30001 Marquette
Garden City, MI 48135
(734)762-8480 1.1 1-2 411
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