D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Dixon Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 8401 TRINITY ST, Detroit, MI 48228
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
5.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 27th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
420
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%0/1005.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%27/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.67 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−36 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency11% (−25 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black10%12%reading -13 pts, math -1 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income11%12%reading -22 pts, math -11 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8401 TRINITY ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48228
District 2601103
NCES School ID 260110304695
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48228

Understanding the community around Dixon Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,229
Per Capita Income $17,872
Poverty Rate 33.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%
High School or Higher 79.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $48,700
Median Rent $1,032
Owner-Occupied 47.9%
Renter-Occupied 52.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dixon Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.9%
White 0.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 420
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has 420 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Dixon Elementary School serve?
Dixon Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dixon Elementary School receive per student?
Dixon Elementary School receives $22,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dixon Elementary School in 48228 ▼
Avg Home Value
$67,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,252
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
52.1%

Other Schools in 48228

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026