Dix Street Elementary School

Summary:

Dix Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Otsego, Michigan, serving 316 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Otsego Public Schools district, which is ranked 156 out of 610 districts in the state.

Dix Street Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.66%) compared to the state average, and its students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds perform particularly well, ranking in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 105th in 2016-2017 to 578th in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, Dix Street Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.4% in 2016-2017 to 26.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Dix Street Elementary generally outperforms schools in the Allegan Public Schools district, but lags behind some schools in the Plainwell Community Schools district, particularly in Math proficiency. The school's strong performance for low-SES students is a positive, but the district should ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 503 Dix St
       Otsego, MI  49078-1500


(269) 694-7703

District: Otsego Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,348 Help


Students who attend Dix Street Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Otsego Middle School
High:    Otsego High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Two or more races:
10.8%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dix Street Elementary School ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Otsego Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.13. (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 (84.6%), two or more races (10.8%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Otsego Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dix Street Elementary School is 14.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Otsego Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dix Street Elementary School is $13,348, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Otsego Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dix Street Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dix Street Elementary School 578th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dix Street Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Otsego Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Otsego Public Schools 156th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dix Street Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dix Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.09 612th 1545 60.4%
2007 62.27 680th 1565 56.5%
2008 60.28 763rd 1577 51.6%
2009 69.56 527th 1589 66.8%
2010 65.89 667th 1552 57.0%
2011 51.44 964th 1552 37.9%
2012 59.50 638th 1566 59.3%
2013 59.55 643rd 1563 58.9%
2014 78.29 288th 1533 81.2%
2015 83.18 208th 1580 86.8%
2016 85.66 153rd 1548 90.1%
2017 87.71 95th 1466 93.5%
2018 90.21 105th 1448 92.7%
2019 79.46 236th 1408 83.2%
2021 74.06 237th 1153 79.4%
2022 71.37 321st 1344 76.1%
2023 70.02 390th 1470 73.5%
2024 58.13 578th 1486 61.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dix Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.74 94th 1397 93.3%
2019 91.66 31st 1134 97.3%
2021 83.27 49th 749 93.5%
2022 76.44 148th 1099 86.5%
2023 83.35 122nd 1350 91.0%
2024 62.85 417th 1381 69.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dix Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.67 104th 1443 92.8%
2019 83.23 125th 1171 89.3%
2021 61.34 284th 902 68.5%
2022 65.80 309th 1106 72.1%
2023 65.24 376th 1321 71.5%
2024 59.14 486th 1342 63.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dix Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.32 115th 1446 92.0%
2019 80.88 166th 1196 86.1%
2021 71.63 208th 915 77.3%
2022 59.82 416th 1139 63.5%
2023 65.11 418th 1334 68.7%
2024 55.74 557th 1347 58.6%
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Rank History for White students at Dix Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.03 124th 1253 90.1%
2019 74.59 237th 1128 79.0%
2021 73.04 214th 1005 78.7%
2022 64.28 353rd 1102 68.0%
2023 58.82 456th 1198 61.9%
2024 42.82 687th 1204 42.9%
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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.

Dix Street Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dix Street Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 525 4 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 541 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1990 523 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1991 505 5 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 547 5 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 507 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 425 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 412 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 412 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 399 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 407
1998 364 6 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 381
1999 406 1 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 413 7 4 6 5 n/a n/a 10 445
2001 420 7 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 409 8 4 5 1 n/a n/a 2 429
2003 409 8 4 5 1 n/a n/a 2 429
2004 387 5 3 3 2 n/a n/a 8 408
2005 388 3 3 2 2 n/a n/a 7 405
2006 378 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 7 389
2007 334 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 9 348
2008 305 n/a 4 6 n/a n/a n/a 11 326
2009 322 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 3 334
2010 332 0 4 6 0 n/a n/a 3 345
2011 345 1 5 6 0 0 1 0 358
2012 353 1 5 5 0 0 9 0 373
2013 335 0 3 7 0 0 10 0 355
2014 312 3 3 6 0 0 12 0 336
2015 289 3 4 7 0 0 13 0 316
2016 285 4 3 9 0 0 12 0 313
2017 285 4 3 13 0 0 9 0 314
2018 298 5 1 13 0 0 8 0 325
2019 299 6 3 10 0 0 14 0 332
2020 296 9 5 14 0 0 17 0 341
2021 272 2 4 14 0 0 18 0 310
2022 263 4 2 12 2 0 23 0 306
2023 277 3 0 10 0 0 26 0 316
2024 281 4 0 11 0 0 36 0 332

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 Dix Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 n/a n/a n/a
1989 546 n/a n/a 15.4
1990 529 32.0 16.5 15.1
1991 512 n/a n/a n/a
1992 561 n/a n/a n/a
1993 519 n/a 0.0 0
1994 433 22.2 19.5 20.6
1995 418 23.2 18.0 17.5
1996 418 23.2 18.0 17.5
1997 407 21.0 19.4 15.5
1998 381 22.0 17.3 18.4
1999 418 21.0 19.9 16.5
2000 445 26.9 16.2 25.7
2001 440 26.5 16.6 25.7
2002 429 24.3 17.7 26.2
2003 429 24.3 17.7 26.2
2004 408 23.5 17.4 23.8
2005 405 23.6 17.2 29.1
2006 389 21.2 18.3 30.4
2007 348 19.5 17.8 27.7
2008 326 20.0 16.3 34.6
2009 334 20.3 16.5 39.6
2010 345 21.8 15.8 47.4
2011 358 21.8 16.3 49.4
2012 373 23.1 16.1 48.5
2013 355 23.6 15.0 42.8
2014 336 21.8 15.3 47
2015 316 20.0 15.8 41.8
2016 313 20.0 15.6 36.1
2017 314 19.7 15.9 38.5
2018 325 22.2 14.6 47.7
2019 332 23.9 13.8 50.9
2020 341 22.0 15.4 51.9
2021 310 21.4 14.4 47.7
2022 306 21.9 13.9 51.6
2023 316 24.0 13.1 57
2024 332 22.1 14.9 52.4

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 Dix Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 n/a n/a n/a
1989 546 n/a n/a 15.4
1990 529 32.0 16.5 15.1
1991 512 n/a n/a n/a
1992 561 n/a n/a n/a
1993 519 n/a 0.0 0
1994 433 22.2 19.5 20.6
1995 418 23.2 18.0 17.5
1996 418 23.2 18.0 17.5
1997 407 21.0 19.4 15.5
1998 381 22.0 17.3 18.4
1999 418 21.0 19.9 16.5
2000 445 26.9 16.2 25.7
2001 440 26.5 16.6 25.7
2002 429 24.3 17.7 26.2
2003 429 24.3 17.7 26.2
2004 408 23.5 17.4 23.8
2005 405 23.6 17.2 29.1
2006 389 21.2 18.3 30.4
2007 348 19.5 17.8 27.7
2008 326 20.0 16.3 34.6
2009 334 20.3 16.5 39.6
2010 345 21.8 15.8 47.4
2011 358 21.8 16.3 49.4
2012 373 23.1 16.1 48.5
2013 355 23.6 15.0 42.8
2014 336 21.8 15.3 47
2015 316 20.0 15.8 41.8
2016 313 20.0 15.6 36.1
2017 314 19.7 15.9 38.5
2018 325 22.2 14.6 47.7
2019 332 23.9 13.8 50.9
2020 341 22.0 15.4 51.9
2021 310 21.4 14.4 47.7
2022 306 21.9 13.9 51.6
2023 316 24.0 13.1 57
2024 332 22.1 14.9 52.4

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 Dix Street Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $440 (4.0%) $10,501 (96.0%) $10,941
2020 $455 (4.3%) $10,208 (95.7%) $10,662
2021 $678 (6.1%) $10,468 (93.9%) $11,146
2022 $1,041 (8.5%) $11,174 (91.5%) $12,215
2023 $1,193 (8.9%) $12,155 (91.1%) $13,348

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dix Street 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 390th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dix Street Elementary School)68.262.7
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)66.963.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Dix Street Elementary School)74.466.7
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)69.267
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dix Street Elementary School)6252.2
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)70.763.2
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Dix Street Elementary School)7845.7
 32.3%
   4th Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)73.659.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dix Street Elementary School)76.553.3
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)66.954.4
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Dix Street Elementary School)4931.1
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)47.738.6
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dix Street Elementary School)17.624.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Otsego Public Schools)25.719.3
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students332316
 4.8%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White299277
 7.4%
Two or More Races1426
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%57%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dix Street Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Dix Street Elementary School.

Students at Dix Street Elementary School are 85% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Dix Street Elementary School ranks 578th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dix Street Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Otsego Middle School
High : Otsego High 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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