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#2869 of 3,192 schools in MI

Dickinson East Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamtramck School District of the City of · Hamtramck, MI

A Hamtramck School District of the City of elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

3385 NORWALK ST, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  • Math 18% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 23% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism56%

Students at Dickinson East Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dickinson East Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,088/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamtramck), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,293

Median home value

$98,200

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

37.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bridge Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified6.8PK–50.3 mi653Compare →
Tau Beta SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–80.3 mi274Compare →
Hamtramck AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–80.4 mi553Compare →
Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–90.5 mi562Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hamtramck School District of the City of

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
52.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dickinson East Elementary School is listed in Hamtramck School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dickinson East Elementary School

Dickinson East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamtramck, MI, part of Hamtramck School District of the City of, serving approximately 588 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,869 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dickinson East Elementary School

What grades does Dickinson East Elementary School serve?

Dickinson East Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Dickinson East Elementary School?

Dickinson East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson East Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson East Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dickinson East Elementary School rank in MI?

Dickinson East Elementary School ranks #2,869 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Dickinson East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dickinson East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dickinson East Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dickinson East Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dickinson East Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dickinson East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dickinson East Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dickinson East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dickinson East Elementary School?

85.5% of students at Dickinson East Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
588
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.0%
Area population (ZIP 48212)
42,587
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
29.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48212; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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