B
Good
75/100

Dickinson East Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 3385 NORWALK ST, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Michigan
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.30 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Michigan for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

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

75
Repit Score
out of 100
588
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.30 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.37 in 2009–19; 92nd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.30 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 82% 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 −7 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 proficiency29% (−17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−6 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
White22%27%reading -34 pts, math -18 pts10th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +7 pts, math -3 pts60th percentile (list)
Asian42%42%reading -31 pts, math -29 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income28%30%reading -5 pts, math +7 pts43rd 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 3385 NORWALK ST
City Hamtramck
ZIP Code 48212
District 2617520
NCES School ID 261752007713
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48212

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,309
Per Capita Income $14,629
Poverty Rate 34.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%
High School or Higher 69.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $88,800
Median Rent $899
Owner-Occupied 60.1%
Renter-Occupied 39.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dickinson East Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.1%
Asian 25.3%
Black 8.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 588
Teachers (FTE) 38.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dickinson East Elementary School?
Dickinson East Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Dickinson East Elementary School?
Dickinson East Elementary School has 588 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Dickinson East Elementary School serve?
Dickinson East Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dickinson East Elementary School receive per student?
Dickinson East Elementary School receives $17,378 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dickinson East Elementary School in 48212 ▼
Avg Home Value
$124,761
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,172
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
39.9%

Other Schools in 48212

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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