Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dort School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)26%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Dort School?
408 students attend Dort School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dort School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dort School?
Dort School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dort School offer ?
Dort School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dort School part of?
Dort School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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