Dodson Elementary School vs. Canton Charter Academy
Should I attend Dodson Elementary School or Canton Charter Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dodson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Canton Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dodson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 690 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canton Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
455 students
690 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#282 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
104
Grade 1 Students
63
108
Grade 2 Students
83
86
Grade 3 Students
85
84
Grade 4 Students
75
72
Grade 5 Students
69
83
Grade 6 Students
-
64
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
46%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
69%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%