For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 535 students in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
535 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#607 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.55
# American Indian Students
28 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
455 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
40
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,822 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,822
$18,267
Spending / Student
$14,213
$17,461
Best Kaleva Norman Dickson School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brethren Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 North High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Brethren High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 North High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Knd Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 N Highbridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District manages 3 public schools serving 535 students.
What is the rank of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District is ranked #598 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
85% of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kaleva Norman Dickson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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