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Dix Street Elementary School

503 Dix St
Otsego, MI 49078

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Dix Street Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Dix Street Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dix Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Dix Street Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

310 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dix Street Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dix Street Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#363 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dix Street Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dix Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dix Street Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

18%

White

88%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Dix Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dix Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Otsego Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dix Street Elementary School's ranking?

Dix Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Dix Street Elementary School?

310 students attend Dix Street Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Dix Street Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dix Street Elementary School?

Dix Street Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Dix Street Elementary School offer ?

Dix Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Dix Street Elementary School part of?

Dix Street Elementary School is part of Otsego Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education