Deckerville Elementary School
Tel:
(810) 376-9785
Deckerville Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Deckerville Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Deckerville Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 308 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Deckerville Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Deckerville Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #997 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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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 | 8% | 8% |
Black | n/a | 18% |
White | 90% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Deckerville Community School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Deckerville Elementary School is Deckerville Community High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carsonvilleport Sanilac Elementary School (7.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Deckerville Deckerville Community High School Grades: 7-12 | 274 students
0.0 miles
2633 Black River St
Deckerville, MI 48427
(810) 376-3875 0.0 7-12 274 - Carsonville Carsonvilleport Sanilac Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 163 students
7.6 miles
4115 East Chandler St
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9318 7.6 PK-5 163 - Carsonville Carsonvilleport Sanilac High School Grades: 6-12 | 172 students
8.4 miles
100 North Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9394 8.4 6-12 172 - Carsonville Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 41 students
8.4 miles
100 North Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393 8.4 6-12 41 - Sandusky Sanilac Isd Special Education Services Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 66 students
8.7 miles
46 North Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200 8.7 PK-12 66
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