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Dieck Elementary School vs. Elms Road Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Dieck Elementary School
2239 Van Vleet Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Elms Road Elementary School
3259 S Elms Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades 2-5, Dieck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades 3-5, Elms Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
2-5
3-5
Total Students
305 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dieck 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 Elms Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dieck Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elms Road Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dieck 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 Elms Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dieck Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1906 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2047 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dieck Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elms Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dieck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elms Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dieck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dieck Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Dieck Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elms Road Elementary School by grade.
Grade 2 Students
3
-
Grade 3 Students
111
149
Grade 4 Students
105
119
Grade 5 Students
86
140

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 Dieck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dieck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dieck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dieck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dieck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dieck Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dieck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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
59%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dieck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dieck Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools 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 Elms Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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