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Dossin Elementary-Middle School

Public | K-8 | 398 students

Community Rating

3 stars

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2013:
Based on 1 rating
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted April 12, 2013

I think this school does not have imporant things that a child need to make it in life . They are their to teach and to stop the bulling not bully the kids. They laugh,get mad, start a conflict with the kids and parents. They judge the kids , parents,and others by they look and how react. Schools today need teachers that connect with students and parents. When I Picked my children up everyday and saw their face i could tell something was wrong. Teachers talking about other teachers,parents,and students. They are lacking on the kids and the school. The school has has nets everywhere . The kids are having gang fights . They say we the mob everytime . I am not trying to be superwomen . When i know something is wrong i try to alert someone to do something .I think that this school needs to rebuilt its self . It needs to have makeover with new bricks and try to do more with the kids. A couples years ago they tried to turn it to another school I was thinking it change.But it seems like when I voted it got worse. Now I know not to put my kids in a place where they dont want to be. This year my kids are going to a school they love and they thank me it is not dossin .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2009

For the most part I love the school. I went there as a child so I was excited to send my children there but the principal leaves a lot to be desired in the kindness department. The teachers are good & very understanding. I believe if Dossin got a new principal it could be one of the best schools in the Detroit Public system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2007

It is a very good school I love it .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2007

The Principal had an attitude when I first met her, maybe it was a bad day but that was ridiculous, I know alot of parents dont particpate but you dont have to be so rude and the teachers, lord they where worse. My childs teacher is exciting and fun and is excited about my childs development. I have to send my child to this school I dont have any other choice so I'm stuck.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

28 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
7%

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

28 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

28 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
5%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
13%

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
3%

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
55%

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

39 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
9%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
53%

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 5%
White 0% 71%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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16650 Glendale St
Detroit, MI 48227
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Phone: (313) 866-9390

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