Dodson Elementary School
Tel:
(734)981-8003
- Dodson Elementary School serves 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Dodson Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Dodson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dodson Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 525 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dodson Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dodson Elementary School is 0.52, which is equal to 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 School Rank (16-17) | #244 out of 3167 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 15% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 18% |
| White | 67% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dodson Elementary School is Canton Preparatory High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Liberty Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Canton Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 411 students
0.5 miles
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)404-6776 0.5 9-12 411 - Plymouth Liberty Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 818 students
0.7 miles
46250 Cherry Hill
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-7600 0.7 6-8 818 - Canton Workman Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 728 students
1.0 miles
250 North Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)582-6700 1.0 K-5 728 - Canton Canton Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 748 students
1.4 miles
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)453-9517 1.4 K-8 748 - Canton Hoben Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 518 students
1.4 miles
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)981-8670 1.4 K-5 518
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