Paragon Charter Academy vs. Dibble Elementary School
Should you attend Paragon Charter Academy or Dibble 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
Top Rankings
Paragon Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Dibble Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 281 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
620 students
281 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1247 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
98
44
Grade 1 Students
74
54
Grade 2 Students
73
40
Grade 3 Students
79
50
Grade 4 Students
61
47
Grade 5 Students
79
46
Grade 6 Students
56
-
Grade 7 Students
55
-
Grade 8 Students
45
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
24%
23%
% White
47%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
15%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
