Dudley School serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dudley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dudley School's student population of 116 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dudley School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
53%
18%
White
27%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dudley School often compared to?
Dudley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Dudley School?
116 students attend Dudley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dudley School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dudley School?
Dudley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dudley School offer ?
Dudley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dudley School part of?
Dudley School is part of Battle Creek Public Schools School District.
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