Le White Middle School vs. Dawson Elementary School
Should you attend Le White Middle School or Dawson Elementary School? 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
Overview
Serving 447 students in grades 6-8, Le White Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawson 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
447 students
297 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1554 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1337 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
55
Grade 1 Students
-
53
Grade 2 Students
-
43
Grade 3 Students
-
48
Grade 4 Students
-
48
Grade 5 Students
-
50
Grade 6 Students
145
-
Grade 7 Students
154
-
Grade 8 Students
148
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
84%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
