Van Dyke Public Schools School District
School District · Warren, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Van Dyke Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Van Dyke Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Success Academy
Warren · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckinley Elementary School
Warren · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln High School
Warren · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#308 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,064
+$5,481 vs Michigan median
District size
2,034 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Van Dyke Public Schools ranks #308 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Van Dyke Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Success Academy (8.3/10), Mckinley Elementary School (6.8/10), and Lincoln High School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Van Dyke Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Success Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Mckinley Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Lincoln Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Marjorie Carlson Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Van Dyke Public Schools
Van Dyke Public Schools is a Warren, Michigan school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,034 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $20,064 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Van Dyke Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Success Academy, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Van Dyke Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 22.8% and ELA proficiency of 31.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Van Dyke Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Van Dyke Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Van Dyke Public Schools
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Warren
- Total Enrollment
- 2,034
- Teachers (FTE)
- 156
- District spending per student
- $20,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Van Dyke Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Van Dyke Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Van Dyke Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Van Dyke Public Schools's district-level spending was $20,064 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Van Dyke Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Van Dyke Public Schools is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Success Academy is the highest-rated school in Van Dyke Public Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Across schools in Van Dyke Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Van Dyke Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Van Dyke Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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