Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

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:
1380^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,788

Students who attend Dossin ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:

Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.4%

Two or more races:

0.9%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dossin ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 34^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 8.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Dossin ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 94.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.04. (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 (98.4%), two or more races (0.9%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School is 14.5, which is the 17^th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Dossin ElementaryMiddle School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School is $24,788, which is the 4^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dossin ElementaryMiddle School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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 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
2022	5.32	1303^rd	1344	3.1%
2023	6.50	1405^th	1470	4.4%
2024	8.14	1380^th	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
2018	7.79	1369^th	1397	2.0%
2023	8.39	1297^th	1350	3.9%
2024	10.59	1288^th	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	1380^th	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	1411^th	1446	2.4%
2024	5.66	1315^th	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
2018	20.67	436^th	475	8.2%
2022	18.74	135^th	158	14.6%
2023	21.94	268^th	321	16.5%
2024	21.68	285^th	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	848^th	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	752^nd	815	7.7%
2024	12.20	763^rd	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	743^rd	794	6.4%
2024	6.90	750^th	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	719^th	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	283^rd	366	22.7%
2024	20.93	254^th	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.

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	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	324	1	0	0	325
2018	1	364	1	0	0	366
2019	0	357	0	0	0	357
2020	3	367	0	0	0	370
2021	1	389	0	1	0	391
2022	0	341	0	0	2	343
2023	2	314	0	0	3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dossin ElementaryMiddle School)	11.8	18.4	6.6%
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	357	319	10.6%
African American	357	314	12%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.6%	89%	4.5%

Schools Near Dossin ElementaryMiddle 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	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	16650 Glendale St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9390	319	22	14.5	89.0%	2 (0.6%)	314 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	8.1	1380^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.1%		6.5	1405^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.4%	25	22.2		9.5	18.8	17.6	12.5	13.6	9.5		9.1	7.5		12.1	8.1			$24,788	$7,848	$16,939
Detroit Innovation Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	18211 Plymouth Rd	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Innovation Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 736-5537	379	22	17.1	93.4%	0 (0.0%)	377 (99.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	48.1	25.9			11.9	17.1	29.3					9.8		40.7		22.2	$9,802	$3,441	$6,361
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17045 Grand River Ave	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1066	309	20	15.4	88.7%	3 (1.0%)	300 (97.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	23	1127^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.2%		23.2	1097^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.4%	30			10.4	9.3	28.2			22.9	9.3	25.6			17.9		41.0		$21,585	$7,403	$14,181
Burns ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14350 Terry St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0534	382	18	21.2	92.7%	0 (0.0%)	379 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6.3	1427^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	28.3			12.5	9.7	10.3	7.7	13.9					9.4	6.7			$19,797	$6,010	$13,787
Henderson Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	16101 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0512	520	36	14.4	90.8%	4 (0.8%)	514 (98.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.3	1476^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.7%					(n/a)	24.1		5.1	9.8			4.6	8.5	6.5			4.6					$22,142	$6,736	$15,406
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	335	20	16.9	95.5%	2 (0.6%)	331 (98.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	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
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	34	4	9.7	88.2%	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$20,031	$2,158	$17,873
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	302	13	23.2	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	300 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	34.5						9.5										$00	$00	$00
Gompers ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14450 Burt Rd	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7495	838	44	19.0	91.1%	2 (0.2%)	821 (98.0%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	4	1480^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.4%		4.8	1450^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.4%	30	20.3	5.1	3.9	4.4	9.6	7.5	12.0				4.6	5.4	4.8	13.4		35.8	$18,412	$6,781	$11,631
Cooke STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	18800 Puritan St	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7458	334	24	13.8	81.1%	1 (0.3%)	332 (99.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	1351^st of 1486 public elementary schools	9.1%		7.6	1378^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	27				9.8	25.6	18.2		7.0		7.0	9.1		11.6				$22,912	$6,856	$16,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

What is the racial makeup of Dossin ElementaryMiddle School?

Students at Dossin ElementaryMiddle School are 98% African American.

How many students attend Dossin ElementaryMiddle School?

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

What district is Dossin ElementaryMiddle School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Is Dossin ElementaryMiddle School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Dossin ElementaryMiddle School attend?

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

High : Cody High School

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