Is David Hicks School a good school?

David Hicks School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend David Hicks School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended David Hicks School.

What is the racial makeup of David Hicks School?

Students at David Hicks School are 78% African American, 14% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

David Hicks School

Summary:

David Hicks School is an elementary school in Inkster, Michigan, serving 407 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District, which is ranked 546 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

David Hicks School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 77.89% African American and a high percentage (89.19%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.8% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to 39.6% statewide. Additionally, the school has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 72.2%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Eugene B. Elliott Elementary and Douglas Elementary 34 Campus.

Despite the high per-student spending at David Hicks School, which reached $22,884 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's academic performance has not improved over time. This suggests that the challenges faced by David Hicks School go beyond the broader district and regional issues, and addressing the underlying factors, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and the socioeconomic status of the student population, may be crucial for improving the school's outcomes. The stark disparities in academic performance and other key metrics between David Hicks School and the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, also raise concerns about educational equity and the need for targeted interventions to support underserved communities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141-1262

(734) 419-2660

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1414^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,884

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.9%

White:

13.8%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details David Hicks School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.9%), White (13.8%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David Hicks School is 14, which is the 3^rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)

Compare David Hicks School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at David Hicks School is $22,884, which is the 4^th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David Hicks School:

SchoolDigger ranks David Hicks School 1414^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See David Hicks School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Wayne-Westland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne-Westland Community School District 546^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for David Hicks School

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Rank History for all students at David Hicks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	35.93	1237^th	1545	19.9%
2007	20.73	1414^th	1565	9.6%
2008	17.76	1434^th	1577	9.1%
2009	25.69	1369^th	1589	13.8%
2010	24.51	1368^th	1552	11.9%
2011	10.58	1470^th	1552	5.3%
2012	8.61	1500^th	1566	4.2%
2013	6.85	1508^th	1563	3.5%
2014	4.92	1501^st	1533	2.1%
2015	12.79	1406^th	1580	11.0%
2016	6.91	1468^th	1548	5.2%
2017	6.68	1392^nd	1466	5.0%
2018	6.97	1424^th	1448	1.7%
2019	2.18	1406^th	1408	0.1%
2022	3.69	1326^th	1344	1.3%
2023	5.36	1437^th	1470	2.2%
2024	7.02	1414^th	1486	4.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at David Hicks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.87	395^th	403	2.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David Hicks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.03	1352^nd	1397	3.2%
2019	3.02	1129^th	1134	0.4%
2022	6.69	1069^th	1099	2.7%
2023	6.89	1325^th	1350	1.9%
2024	8.43	1329^th	1381	3.8%

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Rank History for Female students at David Hicks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.28	1413^th	1443	2.1%
2023	3.84	1311^th	1321	0.8%
2024	5.15	1318^th	1342	1.8%

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Rank History for Male students at David Hicks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.00	1377^th	1446	4.8%
2023	5.08	1312^th	1334	1.6%
2024	8.86	1267^th	1347	5.9%

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Rank History for African American students at David Hicks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	24.93	393^rd	475	17.3%
2023	15.73	299^th	321	6.9%
2024	21.52	287^th	348	17.5%

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Rank History for White students at David Hicks School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.25	1205^th	1253	3.8%
2024	23.37	965^th	1204	19.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for David Hicks School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	208	137	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	349
1989	214	147	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	367
1990	181	180	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	365
1991	152	174	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	332
1992	162	166	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
1993	137	156	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
1994	134	144	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
1995	283	153	1	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	456
1996	283	153	1	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	456
1997	289	143	7	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	457
1998	272	167	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	450
1999	237	175	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	427
2000	205	193	0	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	417
2001	203	180	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	396
2002	185	210	1	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	415
2003	185	210	1	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	415
2004	169	182	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	362
2005	160	209	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	381
2006	137	190	2	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	342
2007	96	230	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
2008	75	208	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	3	296
2009	65	207	3	9	2	n/a	n/a	4	290
2010	61	235	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2011	70	283	0	15	1	1	14	0	384
2012	60	274	0	12	1	0	18	0	365
2013	58	286	0	12	2	1	20	0	379
2014	64	347	0	22	1	1	28	0	463
2015	62	333	3	25	1	1	13	0	438
2016	87	334	5	25	2	1	20	0	474
2017	59	318	3	23	1	1	19	0	424
2018	61	283	2	23	0	0	19	0	388
2019	53	252	3	17	1	0	14	0	340
2020	78	289	5	23	1	0	13	0	409
2021	71	266	2	20	0	0	15	0	374
2022	68	313	2	19	4	0	13	0	419
2023	56	317	2	16	4	0	12	0	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at David Hicks School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	349	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	367	n/a	n/a	34.3
1990	365	26.0	14.0	30.7
1991	332	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	329	n/a	n/a	44.1
1993	295	n/a	0.0	49.5
1994	283	17.5	16.2	42.4
1995	456	19.4	23.5	29.2
1996	456	19.4	23.5	29.2
1997	457	20.0	22.9	34.8
1998	450	20.0	22.5	31.8
1999	427	20.0	21.4	29.5
2000	417	19.2	21.7	42.7
2001	396	18.7	21.2	44.4
2002	415	19.0	21.8	48.7
2003	415	19.0	21.8	48.7
2004	362	20.9	17.3	51.7
2005	381	27.5	13.9	53
2006	342	24.4	14.0	54.4
2007	340	17.7	19.2	60.3
2008	296	20.2	14.7	61.4
2009	290	19.1	15.2	75.2
2010	308	18.7	16.4	76.3
2011	384	18.5	20.7	82.6
2012	365	17.5	20.8	83.8
2013	379	19.0	19.9	89.2
2014	463	25.8	17.9	89.6
2015	438	25.0	17.5	90.6
2016	474	23.0	20.6	88.4
2017	424	26.5	16.0	88.2
2018	388	24.9	15.5	75
2019	340	21.2	16.0	71.8
2020	409	20.0	20.4	85.3
2021	374	23.1	16.1	85.6
2022	419	21.1	19.8	83.3
2023	407	29.0	14.0	89.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio David Hicks School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	349	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	367	n/a	n/a	34.3
1990	365	26.0	14.0	30.7
1991	332	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	329	n/a	n/a	44.1
1993	295	n/a	0.0	49.5
1994	283	17.5	16.2	42.4
1995	456	19.4	23.5	29.2
1996	456	19.4	23.5	29.2
1997	457	20.0	22.9	34.8
1998	450	20.0	22.5	31.8
1999	427	20.0	21.4	29.5
2000	417	19.2	21.7	42.7
2001	396	18.7	21.2	44.4
2002	415	19.0	21.8	48.7
2003	415	19.0	21.8	48.7
2004	362	20.9	17.3	51.7
2005	381	27.5	13.9	53
2006	342	24.4	14.0	54.4
2007	340	17.7	19.2	60.3
2008	296	20.2	14.7	61.4
2009	290	19.1	15.2	75.2
2010	308	18.7	16.4	76.3
2011	384	18.5	20.7	82.6
2012	365	17.5	20.8	83.8
2013	379	19.0	19.9	89.2
2014	463	25.8	17.9	89.6
2015	438	25.0	17.5	90.6
2016	474	23.0	20.6	88.4
2017	424	26.5	16.0	88.2
2018	388	24.9	15.5	75
2019	340	21.2	16.0	71.8
2020	409	20.0	20.4	85.3
2021	374	23.1	16.1	85.6
2022	419	21.1	19.8	83.3
2023	407	29.0	14.0	89.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for David Hicks School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,130 (10.5%)	$9,678 (89.5%)	$10,808
2020	$1,068 (9.1%)	$10,674 (90.9%)	$11,742
2021	$2,184 (15.3%)	$12,114 (84.7%)	$14,298
2022	$1,526 (10.4%)	$13,122 (89.6%)	$14,648
2023	$3,261 (14.3%)	$19,623 (85.7%)	$22,884

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on David Hicks School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1406^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1437^th of 1470 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (David Hicks School)	9.1	12.9	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)	26.2	22.5	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (David Hicks School)	9.2	12.9	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)	28.5	20.8	7.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (David Hicks School)	8.1	12.7	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)	27.9	22.6	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	407	19.7%
African American	252	317	25.8%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	17	16	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	53	56	5.7%
Two or More Races	14	12	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.8%	89.2%	17.4%

Schools Near David Hicks School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
David Hicks School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Helen St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 419-2660	407	29	14.0	89.2%	56 (13.8%)	317 (77.9%)	16 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	7	1414^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.8%		5.4	1437^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.2%	23		6.8	15.9	14.9		19.4			4.5	$22,884	$3,261	$19,623
Inkster Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	27355 Woodsfield St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Inkster Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 278-3825	266	1	212.8	91.4%	8 (3.0%)	229 (86.1%)	8 (3.0%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	9.8	1344^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.6%		7.5	1383^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	5.9%	39	40.0	15.4	12.5	15.4		22.2				$13,586	$2,633	$10,952
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center	Public	PK-K	28351 Marquette St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 762-8490	221	29	7.6	59.3%	161 (72.9%)	27 (12.2%)	16 (7.2%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)								(n/a)										$20,477	$2,632	$17,845
Tipton Academy PK3	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1615 Belton St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Tipton Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 261-0500	279	22	12.8	77.1%	105 (37.6%)	138 (49.5%)	15 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)								(n/a)		23.3				33.9				$14,977	$4,538	$10,439
American International Academy Upper Elementary	Public, Charter	3-6	28955 Rosewood St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	American International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 713-5525	131	9	14.8	99.2%	2 (1.5%)	126 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)		12.0			7.1					$7,787	$1,574	$6,213
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus	Public	1-2	30001 Marquette St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 762-8480	402	31	12.9	61.7%	306 (76.1%)	44 (10.9%)	27 (6.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)								(n/a)										$18,685	$2,417	$16,268
American International Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-2	300 S Henry Ruff Rd	Westland	48186	Wayne County	American International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 713-5525	190	16	12.2	98.4%	2 (1.1%)	180 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)										$32,416	$7,422	$24,994
Kinloch Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-4	1505 Kinloch St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Crestwood School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 278-4482	525	27	19.3	72.0%	507 (96.6%)	8 (1.5%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	65.7	474^th of 1486 public elementary schools	68.1%		66.8	442^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	69.9%	32		50.8	46.3			60.3	40.4			$13,918	$1,629	$12,289
Eugene B Elliott Elementary School	Public	K-5	30800 Bennington St	Westland	48186	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 419-2610	361	20	17.6	73.7%	164 (45.4%)	136 (37.7%)	33 (9.1%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	13.1	1286^th of 1486 public elementary schools	13.5%		11.2	1296^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.8%	10		20.4	22.6	25.0		17.9	6.2	16.1	18.2	$23,379	$3,833	$19,546
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus	Public	3-4	6400 Hartel St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 762-8450	433	26	16.6	61.4%	321 (74.1%)	35 (8.1%)	42 (9.7%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.0%)	30.3	1014^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.8%		28.9	1006^th of 1470 public elementary schools	31.6%	8		27.4	33.9			30.2	33.0			$17,471	$2,907	$14,564

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