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Dickinson School

Public | K-5 | 302 students
 

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Posted August 10, 2010
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My children attended dickinson 30 some years ago this was an excellent school back then I would have rated it obove the charts,now I have grandchildren/neices/nephews.that attend dickinsonand these children are NOT disciplined.lower el is great but I will have all of my children out by 3rd grade/the staff turnover is unacceptable,and very confusing to students who do not do well with change.Now the two strong holds in the school have retired and I just don't know whats going to happen. prayerfully it will be good!!!!!!!
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Posted October 26, 2008
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My children attended dickinson for 2.5years. I was very dissatisfied. I have never seen such disorganization between adults.The staff could use a class on organization and teamwork.
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Posted January 3, 2007
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I love Dickinson. I wouldn't chose any other school for my daughter. The teachers are great and caring and the principal is awesome. They do not accept anything less than the best from the kids.
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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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
3%

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

36 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
79%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
22%

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

27 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

27 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
25%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
12%

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

25 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
32%

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

26 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
53%
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 66% 20%
Hispanic 30% 5%
White 3% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Ms. latonya ward
Fax number
  • (616) 819-2502

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448 Dickinson St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: (616) 819-2505

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