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Dieck Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 335 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 15, 2012

I went to Dieck Elementary from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The large majority of staff are caring and active in their jobs, making an effort to help the students, but as anywhere a few were not, however I have heard that some of the over the top ones have since been let go. The education was ok, though classes tend to move quickly for young minds which is fine if you're grasping the concept, but if I didn't understand a subject it was extremely difficult to keep up. I missed out learning how to tell time and didn't get it. My teacher moved on and left me in the dark on the matter, it was never covered again. As it gets embarrassing to ask people to check your watch for you, I finally taught myself. At age thirteen, at a different school. Also, while I was there bullying was a problem that was rarely addressed but was starting to run rampant by the time I graduated from Dieck and the middle school was entirely worse on the matter.


Posted September 22, 2010

My son is in 1st grade this year and also attended last year there. I have been so pleased with his education so far. He has some speech concerns and was placed in the speech program which has proved to help him tremendously. All the staff is very friendly and I believe sincerely care about the students and their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2010

My child is in the first grade this year and we have had excellent teachers for her both years. We are very happy with the school. The staff is very caring and makes the school fun.
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Posted September 24, 2008

I have had two children attend Dieck. It is truely a wonderful school. I have been pleased with all the teachers. My children have rec'd an excellent education and were prepared for middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
32%

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
69%

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
42%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
41%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%
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
White 93% 71%
Black 4% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Bruce Fuller
Fax number
  • (810) 591-5273

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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2239 Van Vleet Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
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Phone: (810) 591-5271

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