Wylie Elementary School

3060 Kensington St
Dexter, MI 48130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 454 students in grades 3-4, Wylie Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wylie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Wylie Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Wylie Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wylie Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#318 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wylie Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wylie Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wylie Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wylie Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Wylie Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wylie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wylie Elementary School's ranking?
Wylie Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wylie Elementary School often compared to?
Wylie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Meadows Elementary School, Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wylie Elementary School?
454 students attend Wylie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wylie Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wylie Elementary School?
Wylie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wylie Elementary School offer ?
Wylie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wylie Elementary School part of?
Wylie Elementary School is part of Dexter Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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