Dibble Elementary School vs. Paragon Charter Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dibble Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Paragon Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dibble Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paragon Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
276 students
604 students


% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%


Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
36 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1247 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#965 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
46
99
Grade 1 Students
43
71
Grade 2 Students
56
74
Grade 3 Students
37
72
Grade 4 Students
48
70
Grade 5 Students
46
55
Grade 6 Students
-
74
Grade 7 Students
-
46
Grade 8 Students
-
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
1%
8%


% Hispanic
7%
11%


% Black
25%
23%


% White
49%
44%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
14%


Diversity Score
0.67
0.72


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

