Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dickinson West 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 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickinson West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dickinson West Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickinson West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson West Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2779 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
20%
18%
White
48%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson West Elementary School's ranking?
Dickinson West Elementary School is ranked #2779 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dickinson West Elementary School?
426 students attend Dickinson West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dickinson West Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson West Elementary School?
Dickinson West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dickinson West Elementary School offer ?
Dickinson West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickinson West Elementary School part of?
Dickinson West Elementary School is part of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of.
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