C
Below Average
50/100

Dibble Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3450 KIBBY RD, Jackson, MI 49203
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in Michigan
Growth
D
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th 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

50
Repit Score
out of 100
276
Students
enrolled
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%45/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% 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 +10 points better 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 proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (+1 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
White47%42%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts35th percentile (list)
Black25%25%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts18th 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 3450 KIBBY RD
City Jackson
ZIP Code 49203
District 2619620
NCES School ID 261962007459
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49203

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,719
Per Capita Income $29,456
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,900
Median Rent $971
Owner-Occupied 67.1%
Renter-Occupied 32.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dibble Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.0%
Female 54.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.6%
Black 25.0%
Two or More Races 18.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 276
Teachers (FTE) 15.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dibble Elementary School?
Dibble Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Dibble Elementary School?
Dibble Elementary School has 276 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Dibble Elementary School serve?
Dibble Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dibble Elementary School receive per student?
Dibble Elementary School receives $22,279 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dibble Elementary School in 49203 ▼
Avg Home Value
$172,621
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,147
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
32.9%

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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