Dodson Elementary School vs. Canton Charter Academy
Should you attend Dodson Elementary School or Canton Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Student Attention
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 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 759 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canton Charter Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
485 students
759 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#107 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
119
Grade 1 Students
77
92
Grade 2 Students
83
118
Grade 3 Students
70
91
Grade 4 Students
80
89
Grade 5 Students
95
84
Grade 6 Students
-
72
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
41%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
12%
23%
% White
62%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
