Van Dyke School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Van Dyke School District, serving 2,440 students. Van Dyke School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Van Dyke School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Van Dyke School District are Marjorie Carlson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Van Dyke School District |
| School District Website | http://www.vdps.net |
| School District Phone Number | (586) 758-8334 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,440 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 146 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Van Dyke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 63% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #646 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 89 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 67 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 1,466 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 60% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 560 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 23% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 254 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 10% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 228 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 216 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 214 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 196 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 205 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 203 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 172 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 139 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 174 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 166 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 175 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 179 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 173 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,412 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $15,519 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $35 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $38 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,412 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,519 | $13,281 |
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Van Dyke School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Marjorie Carlson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:5/Bottom 50%12355 Mruk Ave10
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8345
Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:4/Bottom 50%22100 Federal10
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8342
Grades: K-5 | 452 students
- Success Academy Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:4/Bottom 50%23500 Mac Arthur Blvd10
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8820
Grades: 6-12 | 44 students
- Mckinley Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:4/Bottom 50%13173 Toepfer Rd10
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8365
Grades: K-5 | 385 students
- Lincoln Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 18%
Rank:3/Bottom 50%22500 Federal Ave10
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8320
Grades: 6-8 | 484 students
- Lincoln High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:2/Bottom 50%22900 Federal Ave10
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8306
Grades: 9-12 | 650 students
- Kennedy Early Childhood Center11333 Kaltz Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8349
Grades: PK | n/a student
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