Top Rankings
Van Dyke School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,998 students in Van Dyke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Van Dyke School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,998 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Dyke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#726 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
67%
18%
% White
15%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,187 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,689 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,187
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,689
$17,693
Best Van Dyke School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12355 Mruk Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8345
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8345
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13173 Toepfer Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8365
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8365
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23500 Mac Arthur Blvd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22500 Federal Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8320
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8320
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Federal Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8342
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8342
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22900 Federal Ave
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8307
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 758-8307
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Dyke School District?
Van Dyke School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,998 students.
What is the rank of Van Dyke School District?
Van Dyke School District is ranked #715 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Dyke School District?
67% of Van Dyke School District students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Dyke School District?
Van Dyke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Van Dyke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,689 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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