For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,026 students in Van Dyke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Van Dyke School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,026 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Dyke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#694 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
76%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)63.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2010. View full 23-year historical data
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
67%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
14%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,753 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,625 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$48 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,753
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,625
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Van Dyke School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12355 Mruk Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8345
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8345
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13173 Toepfer Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8365
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8365
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Federal Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8342
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8342
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22500 Federal Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8320
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8320
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22900 Federal Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8307
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8307
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Dyke School District?
Van Dyke School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,026 students.
What is the rank of Van Dyke School District?
Van Dyke School District is ranked #703 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Dyke School District?
67% of Van Dyke School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Dyke School District?
Van Dyke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Van Dyke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,625 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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