Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dodge Literacy Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dodge Literacy Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dodge Literacy Magnet's student population of 491 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dodge Literacy Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodge Literacy Magnet is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
21%
Black
9%
6%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodge Literacy Magnet's ranking?
Dodge Literacy Magnet is ranked #1005 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Dodge Literacy Magnet often compared to?
Dodge Literacy Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Woodman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Dodge Literacy Magnet?
491 students attend Dodge Literacy Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dodge Literacy Magnet students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodge Literacy Magnet?
Dodge Literacy Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dodge Literacy Magnet offer ?
Dodge Literacy Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dodge Literacy Magnet part of?
Dodge Literacy Magnet is part of Wichita School District.
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