Very Good
#543 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Dodson Elementary School
Elementary School · Plymouth-canton Community Schools · Canton, MI
A Plymouth-canton Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 NORTH BECK RD, Canton, MI 48187
- Math 64% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 69% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Dodson Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
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 Dodson 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$117,980
Median home value
$341,400
Median rent
$1,435/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48187; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Canton Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Hoben Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Farrand Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 387 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Plymouth-canton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #12 of 24
- District spending per student
- $15,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dodson Elementary School is listed in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dodson Elementary School
Dodson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, MI, part of Plymouth-canton Community Schools, serving approximately 485 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dodson Elementary School
What grades does Dodson Elementary School serve?
Dodson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dodson Elementary School?
Dodson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodson Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dodson Elementary School rank in MI?
Dodson Elementary School ranks #543 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dodson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dodson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Dodson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dodson Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dodson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dodson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dodson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dodson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dodson Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Dodson 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (734) 981-8003
- Area population (ZIP 48187)
- 52,710
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 48187; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.