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Dicken Elementary School vs. Uriah H Lawton School

Should you attend Dicken Elementary School or Uriah H Lawton School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dicken Elementary School
2135 Runnymede Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Uriah H Lawton School
2250 S 7th St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Dicken Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Uriah H Lawton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dicken Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Uriah H Lawton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
324 students
424 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dicken Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Uriah H Lawton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dicken Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Uriah H Lawton School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dicken Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Uriah H Lawton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dicken Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Uriah H Lawton School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#456 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#124 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dicken Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Uriah H Lawton School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)
72%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dicken Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uriah H Lawton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MI)
71%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dicken Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uriah H Lawton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MI)
70-74%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dicken Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Uriah H Lawton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dicken Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Uriah H Lawton School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
79
Grade 1 Students
48
69
Grade 2 Students
51
71
Grade 3 Students
51
63
Grade 4 Students
47
83
Grade 5 Students
54
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dicken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Uriah H Lawton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Asian
7%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dicken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Uriah H Lawton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dicken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Uriah H Lawton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dicken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Uriah H Lawton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dicken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Uriah H Lawton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dicken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Uriah H Lawton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ann Arbor School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dicken Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Uriah H Lawton School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dicken Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Uriah H Lawton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dicken Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Uriah H Lawton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ann Arbor School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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