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#1989 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dimondale Elementary School
Elementary School · Holt Public Schools · Dimondale, MI
A Holt Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 159, Dimondale, MI 48821
- Math 45% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dimondale Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dimondale 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated751/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,652
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Montessori Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Horizon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 4.1 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Potterville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Capital Area K12 OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Holt Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dimondale Elementary School is listed in Holt Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dimondale Elementary School
Dimondale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dimondale, MI, part of Holt Public Schools, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,989 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dimondale Elementary School
What grades does Dimondale Elementary School serve?
Dimondale Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Dimondale Elementary School?
Dimondale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimondale Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dimondale Elementary School rank in MI?
Dimondale Elementary School ranks #1,989 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dimondale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dimondale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Dimondale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dimondale Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dimondale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dimondale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dimondale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dimondale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dimondale Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Dimondale 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (517) 694-6411
- Area population (ZIP 48821)
- 6,180
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
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 48821; 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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