Below Average
#2834 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dryden Elementary School
Elementary School · Dryden Community Schools · Dryden, MI
A Dryden Community Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3835 NORTH MILL RD, Dryden, MI 48428
- Math 20% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dryden Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dryden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average263/100K
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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
$97,596
Median home value
$307,000
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | 4.6 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Borland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 3–5 | 4.9 mi | 391 | 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.
Dryden Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dryden Elementary School is listed in Dryden Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dryden Elementary School
Dryden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dryden, MI, part of Dryden Community Schools, serving approximately 227 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,834 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dryden Elementary School
What grades does Dryden Elementary School serve?
Dryden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dryden Elementary School rank in MI?
Dryden Elementary School ranks #2,834 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dryden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dryden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Dryden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dryden Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dryden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dryden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dryden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dryden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dryden Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Dryden 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lapeer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (810) 448-4001
- Area population (ZIP 48428)
- 5,322
- Area average commute
- 40.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 48428; 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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