Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

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Dossin ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 319 students in grades PK-8. 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.

Dossin ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population, consistently low academic performance, and high rates of chronic absenteeism. The school's test scores are significantly below state and district averages, with only 9.52% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6% and the district average of 11.7%. Dossin also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.03% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5, this does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mann Learning Community, Gompers ElementaryMiddle School, and Cooke STEM Academy, Dossin ElementaryMiddle School consistently performs worse academically. These nearby schools also have high percentages of African American and low-income students, but their academic performance is slightly better than Dossin. Additionally, Dossin has the highest spending per student among the nearby schools, at $24,788 per student, but this higher spending does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 16650 Glendale St
       Detroit, MI  48227-1210


(313) 866-9390

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1380th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,788 Help


Students who attend Dossin ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:    Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.4%
Two or more races:
0.9%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Compare Details Dossin ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 34th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dossin ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 94.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.4%), two or more races (0.9%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School is 14.5, which is the 17th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Dossin ElementaryMiddle School employs 22 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School is $24,788, which is the 4th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dossin ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dossin ElementaryMiddle School 1380th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dossin ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dossin ElementaryMiddle School 848th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Dossin ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

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


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Rank History for Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.32 1303rd 1344 3.1%
2023 6.50 1405th 1470 4.4%
2024 8.14 1380th 1486 7.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.79 1369th 1397 2.0%
2023 8.39 1297th 1350 3.9%
2024 10.59 1288th 1381 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.20 1380th 1443 4.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.55 1411th 1446 2.4%
2024 5.66 1315th 1347 2.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.67 436th 475 8.2%
2022 18.74 135th 158 14.6%
2023 21.94 268th 321 16.5%
2024 21.68 285th 348 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.04 848th 897 5.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.14 752nd 815 7.7%
2024 12.20 763rd 836 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.46 743rd 794 6.4%
2024 6.90 750th 771 2.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.07 719th 797 9.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.04 283rd 366 22.7%
2024 20.93 254th 300 15.3%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 324 1 0 0 0 0 0 325
2018 1 364 1 0 0 0 0 0 366
2019 0 357 0 0 0 0 0 0 357
2020 3 367 0 0 0 0 0 0 370
2021 1 389 0 1 0 0 0 0 391
2022 0 341 0 0 0 0 2 0 343
2023 2 314 0 0 0 0 3 0 319

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 Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 325 17.5 18.5 86.8
2018 366 18.5 19.7 91
2019 357 21.5 16.6 93.6
2020 370 23.0 16.0 84.1
2021 391 23.0 17.0 91.8
2022 343 24.0 14.2 90.4
2023 319 22.0 14.5 89

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 Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 325 17.5 18.5 86.8
2018 366 18.5 19.7 91
2019 357 21.5 16.6 93.6
2020 370 23.0 16.0 84.1
2021 391 23.0 17.0 91.8
2022 343 24.0 14.2 90.4
2023 319 22.0 14.5 89

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,664 (17.2%) $12,837 (82.8%) $15,501
2020 $5,167 (30.6%) $11,744 (69.4%) $16,911
2021 $2,265 (12.7%) $15,596 (87.3%) $17,861
2022 $7,340 (31.8%) $15,761 (68.2%) $23,102
2023 $7,848 (31.7%) $16,939 (68.3%) $24,788

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dossin ElementaryMiddle 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 (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dossin ElementaryMiddle School)11.818.4
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)24.524
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students357319
 10.6%
African American357314
 12%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%89%
 4.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Dossin ElementaryMiddle School.

Dossin ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Dossin ElementaryMiddle School usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School

Students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School are 98% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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