Dickinson West Elementary School
Tel:
(313) 365-5861
Dickinson West Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Dickinson West Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dickinson West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dickinson West Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 468 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Dickinson West Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Dickinson West Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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 | #2641 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 28% | 3% |
Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
Black | 27% | 18% |
White | 43% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hamtramck School District Of The City Of School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dickinson West Elementary School is Hamtramck High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Caniff Liberty Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hamtramck Caniff Liberty Academy Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 439 students10
0.1 miles
2650 Caniff Street
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673 0.1 K-8 439 - Hamtramck Hamtramck High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 988 students10
0.2 miles
11410 Charest St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 892-7505 0.2 9-12 988 - Hamtramck Horizon High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 201 students10
0.2 miles
3225 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 893-2355 0.2 9-12 201 - Hamtramck Kosciuszko School Math: 15% | Reading: 21%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 373 students10
0.2 miles
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 365-4625 0.2 7-8 373 - Hamtramck Early Childhood Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 170 students
0.4 miles
11680 Mcdougall St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 891-3200 0.4 PK-2 170
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