Is Dixon Elementary School a good school?

Dixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Dixon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dixon Elementary School?

Students at Dixon Elementary School are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Dixon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dixon Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Cody High School

Dixon Elementary School

Summary:

Dixon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 509. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dixon Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates in core subjects that are well below state and district averages. The school's racial makeup is predominantly African American (98.23%), and it has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, nearby schools such as Carver STEM Academy, Mann Learning Community, and Warrendale Charter Academy, while also serving predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally perform better academically than Dixon Elementary School, suggesting that factors beyond just racial and socioeconomic demographics may be contributing to the school's poor performance.

Another significant concern at Dixon Elementary School is the extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 53% to 87.7% over the past 5 school years. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools and is likely a major contributor to the school's low academic achievement. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,142 to $20,947 per student over the past 4 school years, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic performance, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as transportation, health, or family challenges, will be crucial in order to improve student outcomes at Dixon Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

8401 Trinity St
Detroit, MI 48228-2807

(313) 947-1330

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1415^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,038

Students who attend Dixon Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.9%

Hispanic:

1.4%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dixon Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 40^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Dixon Elementary School ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.54. (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 (97.9%), Hispanic (1.4%), White (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary School is 15.5, which is the 31^st best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Dixon Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Elementary School is $20,038. 53 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dixon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Elementary School 1415^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dixon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Elementary School 890^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Dixon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dixon Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	4.45	1317^th	1344	2.0%
2023	5.77	1428^th	1470	2.9%
2024	6.95	1415^th	1486	4.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.39	1388^th	1397	0.6%
2022	6.45	1072^nd	1099	2.5%
2023	8.24	1300^th	1350	3.7%
2024	9.16	1312^th	1381	5.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	5.93	1417^th	1443	1.8%
2023	11.18	1198^th	1321	9.3%
2024	18.06	1121^st	1342	16.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.93	1429^th	1446	1.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.99	454^th	475	4.4%
2022	14.77	145^th	158	8.2%
2023	17.32	289^th	321	10.0%
2024	17.15	315^th	348	9.5%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.72	875^th	883	0.9%
2024	4.54	890^th	897	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.57	808^th	815	0.9%
2023	5.44	815^th	825	1.2%
2024	5.39	825^th	836	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.94	776^th	794	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.86	791^st	797	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dixon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.31	351^st	366	4.1%
2023	12.96	296^th	310	4.5%
2024	11.95	295^th	300	1.7%

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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 Dixon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	4	441	1	1	0	0	2	449
2018	10	479	1	2	0	0	3	495
2019	14	459	1	1	1	0	2	478
2020	8	496	0	6	0	0	0	510
2021	6	530	0	1	0	1	0	538
2022	3	467	0	1	0	0	0	471
2023	3	500	0	4	1	1	0	509
2024	2	411	0	6	0	1	0	420

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Dixon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	449	25.0	17.9	83.5
2018	495	26.3	18.8	92.5
2019	478	31.5	15.1	93.3
2020	510	30.5	16.7	88.8
2021	538	30.0	17.9	91.1
2022	471	28.0	16.8	91.3
2023	509	31.7	16.0	93.5
2024	420	27.0	15.5	95.7

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 Dixon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	449	25.0	17.9	83.5
2018	495	26.3	18.8	92.5
2019	478	31.5	15.1	93.3
2020	510	30.5	16.7	88.8
2021	538	30.0	17.9	91.1
2022	471	28.0	16.8	91.3
2023	509	31.7	16.0	93.5
2024	420	27.0	15.5	95.7

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 Dixon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,460 (16.7%)	$12,274 (83.3%)	$14,734
2020	$4,797 (31.7%)	$10,345 (68.3%)	$15,142
2021	$2,164 (13.5%)	$13,896 (86.5%)	$16,060
2022	$7,162 (34.2%)	$13,784 (65.8%)	$20,946
2023	$6,541 (32.6%)	$13,497 (67.4%)	$20,038

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Dixon Elementary School)	37.5	12.1	25.4%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	10.9	11.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dixon Elementary School)	6.2	4.8	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	13.1	14.1	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dixon Elementary School)	12	16.4	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	24.5	24	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	478	509	6.5%
African American	459	500	8.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	14	3	78.6%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.3%	93.5%	0.2%

Schools Near Dixon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (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	PSAT Mathematics 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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dixon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8401 Trinity St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 947-1330	420	27	15.5	95.7%	2 (0.5%)	411 (97.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6.9	1415^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.8%		5.8	1428^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.9%	13	16.1		9.8		17.1	4.9	6.0	14.6	12.5		4.9					$20,038	$6,541	$13,497
Warrendale Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19400 Sawyer St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Warrendale Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 240-4200	676	31	21.8	99.0%	3 (0.4%)	575 (85.1%)	27 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.4%)	9.8	1348^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.3%		16.5	1219^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.1%	129	35.8	15.1	12.3	24.3	17.4	13.8	35.8	20.5	10.8	10.1	4.6	20.8	8.8	11.3		$13,161	$2,043	$11,118
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy	Public, Charter	K-1	19321 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	KIPP Detroit Imani Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(586) 808-6604	81	4	22.5	86.4%	0 (0.0%)	80 (98.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$20,031	$2,158	$17,873
Global Heights Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	23713 Joy Rd	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Global Heights Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 624-3400	277	14	19.7	99.3%	28 (10.1%)	241 (87.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.2	1459^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.8%					(n/a)			8.8		11.4			11.8					8.6			$15,564	$5,529	$10,035
Mann Learning Community	Public	PK, KG-5	19625 Elmira St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9580	370	22	17.2	91.4%	1 (0.3%)	363 (98.1%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.2	1435^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.3	1413^th of 1470 public elementary schools	3.9%	22			13.0	12.9	12.3			14.3	4.2							$22,550	$6,786	$15,764
River Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20755 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6750	382	25	15.3	90.3%	333 (87.2%)	36 (9.4%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64.8	486^th of 1486 public elementary schools	67.3%		51	677^th of 1470 public elementary schools	53.9%	191			69.5	52.9	50.7			68.3	50.0	34.8			34.8		20.3	$17,971	$3,278	$14,694
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-4	7500 N Vernon St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Crestwood School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 278-0425	302	23	13.0	86.1%	253 (83.8%)	28 (9.3%)	13 (4.3%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	60	552^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	62.9%		17.1	1206^th of 1470 public elementary schools	18.0%	654			42.0	48.6				47.1	47.9							$18,479	$2,285	$16,194
Crestwood Accelerated Program	Public	K-4	7500 N Vernon St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Crestwood School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 278-0425	18	1	16.3	77.8%	15 (83.3%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)																$6,973	$2,892	$4,081
Detroit Community Schools Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	12675 Burt Rd	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Community Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 537-3570	298	19	15.6	96.0%	0 (0.0%)	298 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	34.5						9.5									$00	$00	$00
WashingtonParks Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11685 Appleton	Redford	48239	Wayne County	Washington-Parks Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 592-6061	604	12	50.3	94.9%	0 (0.0%)	594 (98.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	7.5	1402^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	5.7%		9.9	1317^th of 1470 public elementary schools	10.4%	85	31.1		8.8	12.9	6.8	19.0	18.6	7.1						20.0		$00	$00	$00

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