Dodson Elementary School
205 North Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Canton, MI 48187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(734)981-8003
- Dodson Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 32%.
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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dodson Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dodson Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,159 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 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 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #280 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 14% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 12% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-canton Community s School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 is Canton Preparatory High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Liberty Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Canton Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 8-12 | 349 students
0.5 miles
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)404-6776 0.5 8-12 349 - Plymouth Liberty Middle School Grades: 6-10 | 842 students
0.7 miles
46250 Cherry Hill
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)416-7600 0.7 6-10 842 - Canton Workman Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 702 students
1.0 miles
250 North Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)582-6700 1.0 PK-6 702 - Canton Canton Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 750 students
1.4 miles
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)453-9517 1.4 K-8 750 - Canton Hoben Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 524 students
1.4 miles
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)981-8670 1.4 K-6 524
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