Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dort 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dort Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dort 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 Dort 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
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
37%
18%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dort Elementary School's ranking?
Dort Elementary School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dort Elementary School often compared to?
Dort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dort Elementary School?
225 students attend Dort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dort Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dort Elementary School?
Dort Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dort Elementary School offer ?
Dort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dort Elementary School part of?
Dort Elementary School is part of Roseville Community Schools School District.
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