Dryden Elementary School

Summary:

Dryden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 231 students in grades PK-6 in Dryden, Michigan. The school is part of the Dryden Community Schools district, which is ranked 352 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dryden Elementary's student population is predominantly white at 86.58%, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Capac Elementary and Emma Murphy Elementary. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is generally below the state average and nearby schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.1% to 39.3% in English Language Arts and 26.5% to 67.9% in math. Dryden Elementary also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.3% to 30.2%, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Despite spending more per student, from $9,169 in 2020-2021 to $12,179 in 2022-2023, Dryden Elementary's academic performance still lags behind the state and nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.23% to 64.94%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's leadership and district should focus on addressing these challenges through targeted interventions to improve attendance, implement more effective instructional strategies, and provide additional support for economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3835 N Mill Rd
       Dryden, MI  48428-9231


(810) 448-4001

District: Dryden Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
827th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,179 Help


Students who attend Dryden Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Dryden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dryden Elementary School ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.65. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dryden Elementary School is $12,179.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dryden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dryden Elementary School 827th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dryden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dryden Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dryden Community Schools 352nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dryden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dryden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.24 722nd 1545 53.3%
2007 60.97 722nd 1565 53.9%
2008 66.07 604th 1577 61.7%
2009 78.91 235th 1589 85.2%
2010 78.52 194th 1552 87.5%
2011 68.44 521st 1552 66.4%
2012 58.29 666th 1566 57.5%
2013 53.18 779th 1563 50.2%
2014 44.96 923rd 1533 39.8%
2015 27.95 1191st 1580 24.6%
2016 32.83 1066th 1548 31.1%
2017 39.26 882nd 1466 39.8%
2018 42.48 905th 1448 37.5%
2019 32.64 948th 1408 32.7%
2021 16.00 1004th 1153 12.9%
2022 38.41 789th 1344 41.3%
2023 28.52 1012th 1470 31.2%
2024 41.65 827th 1486 44.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dryden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.45 917th 1397 34.4%
2019 57.62 423rd 1134 62.7%
2022 50.69 501st 1099 54.4%
2023 49.42 639th 1350 52.7%
2024 47.46 675th 1381 51.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dryden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 1017th 1443 29.5%
2023 31.63 884th 1321 33.1%
2024 45.34 689th 1342 48.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dryden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.50 713th 1446 50.7%
2019 48.64 604th 1196 49.5%
2021 25.04 724th 915 20.9%
2022 42.81 629th 1139 44.8%
2023 43.99 716th 1334 46.3%
2024 41.14 767th 1347 43.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dryden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.59 931st 1253 25.7%
2019 24.30 911th 1128 19.2%
2021 16.47 896th 1005 10.8%
2022 27.34 829th 1102 24.8%
2023 20.25 1002nd 1198 16.4%
2024 31.07 845th 1204 29.8%
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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 Dryden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1989 352 0 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 360
1990 355 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1991 383 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 4 390
1992 417 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 405 0 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 415 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 465 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 465 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 487 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 457 0 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 436 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 456 0 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 430 0 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 387 0 2 6 4 n/a n/a 1 400
2003 387 0 2 6 4 n/a n/a 1 400
2004 381 1 0 9 3 n/a n/a 1 395
2005 383 3 2 6 4 n/a n/a 1 399
2006 368 4 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 355 3 3 7 4 n/a n/a 1 373
2008 341 3 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 344 2 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 343 2 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2011 323 1 0 8 2 0 0 0 334
2012 313 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 324
2013 296 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 301
2014 282 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 292
2015 253 1 0 10 1 0 3 0 268
2016 234 0 0 11 0 0 5 0 250
2017 219 0 0 15 1 0 2 0 237
2018 202 1 0 12 0 0 5 0 220
2019 197 2 0 12 0 0 6 0 217
2020 189 2 0 12 0 0 5 0 208
2021 196 2 0 17 2 0 4 0 221
2022 208 1 2 20 3 0 7 0 241
2023 200 1 2 19 2 0 7 0 231

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 Dryden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 n/a n/a n/a
1989 360 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 364 22.0 16.5 5.8
1991 390 n/a n/a n/a
1992 423 n/a n/a 9.9
1993 415 n/a 0.0 8.2
1994 418 19.2 21.8 7.7
1995 470 20.6 22.8 10
1996 470 20.6 22.8 10
1997 492 24.0 20.5 8.7
1998 464 26.0 17.8 8.6
1999 441 27.0 16.3 7
2000 469 27.4 17.1 8.5
2001 444 26.4 16.8 7
2002 400 18.3 21.9 12.3
2003 400 18.3 21.9 12.3
2004 395 18.0 21.9 16.8
2005 399 15.9 25.1 16.1
2006 382 15.0 25.5 12
2007 373 16.4 22.7 16.7
2008 359 18.2 19.7 15.9
2009 363 18.6 19.5 25.1
2010 359 18.1 19.7 34
2011 334 17.5 19.0 37.4
2012 324 19.0 16.9 38
2013 301 19.2 15.6 35.2
2014 292 16.4 17.7 42.5
2015 268 15.0 17.8 43.7
2016 250 14.0 17.8 46.8
2017 237 16.2 14.5 37.6
2018 220 14.1 15.5 49.1
2019 217 14.5 14.9 47
2020 208 14.3 14.4 53.4
2021 221 15.8 13.9 50.2
2022 241 19.8 12.1 61
2023 231 20.8 11.0 64.9

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 Dryden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 n/a n/a n/a
1989 360 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 364 22.0 16.5 5.8
1991 390 n/a n/a n/a
1992 423 n/a n/a 9.9
1993 415 n/a 0.0 8.2
1994 418 19.2 21.8 7.7
1995 470 20.6 22.8 10
1996 470 20.6 22.8 10
1997 492 24.0 20.5 8.7
1998 464 26.0 17.8 8.6
1999 441 27.0 16.3 7
2000 469 27.4 17.1 8.5
2001 444 26.4 16.8 7
2002 400 18.3 21.9 12.3
2003 400 18.3 21.9 12.3
2004 395 18.0 21.9 16.8
2005 399 15.9 25.1 16.1
2006 382 15.0 25.5 12
2007 373 16.4 22.7 16.7
2008 359 18.2 19.7 15.9
2009 363 18.6 19.5 25.1
2010 359 18.1 19.7 34
2011 334 17.5 19.0 37.4
2012 324 19.0 16.9 38
2013 301 19.2 15.6 35.2
2014 292 16.4 17.7 42.5
2015 268 15.0 17.8 43.7
2016 250 14.0 17.8 46.8
2017 237 16.2 14.5 37.6
2018 220 14.1 15.5 49.1
2019 217 14.5 14.9 47
2020 208 14.3 14.4 53.4
2021 221 15.8 13.9 50.2
2022 241 19.8 12.1 61
2023 231 20.8 11.0 64.9

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 Dryden Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,132 (12.5%) $7,934 (87.5%) $9,066
2020 $1,282 (13.8%) $8,008 (86.2%) $9,290
2021 $1,107 (12.1%) $8,062 (87.9%) $9,169
2022 $1,953 (18.5%) $8,628 (81.5%) $10,581
2023 $2,159 (17.7%) $10,019 (82.3%) $12,179

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dryden Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 948th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1012th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Elementary School)2520
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Community Schools)2520
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Dryden Elementary School)28.640
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Dryden Community Schools)28.640
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Elementary School)20.730
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Community Schools)20.730
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Elementary School)34.440
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Community Schools)34.440
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Dryden Elementary School)34.416.7
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Dryden Community Schools)34.416.7
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dryden Elementary School)15.610
 5.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dryden Community Schools)15.610
 5.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Elementary School)51.429.2
 22.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dryden Community Schools)51.429.2
 22.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Dryden Elementary School)29.716.7
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Dryden Community Schools)29.716.7
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students217231
 6.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian02
Asian02
Hispanic1219
 58.3%
Pacific Islander00
White197200
 1.5%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%64.9%
 17.9%


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Dryden Elementary School ranks 827th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dryden Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dryden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Dryden High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Dryden Elementary School.


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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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