Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dickinson Academy 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dickinson School serves the southern part of Grand Rapids, MI, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickinson Academy's student population of 224 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“We are Stronger and Better Together.”
School Rankings
Dickinson Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson Academy's ranking?
Dickinson Academy is ranked #2878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dickinson Academy often compared to?
Dickinson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Burton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dickinson Academy?
224 students attend Dickinson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dickinson Academy students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickinson Academy?
Dickinson Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dickinson Academy offer ?
Dickinson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickinson Academy part of?
Dickinson Academy is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Dickinson Academy located?
Dickinson Academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Garfield Park.
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