Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Dudley 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dudley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dudley School's student population of 117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Campus Size
441 acres
School Motto
100% Success for Every Bearcat
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dudley School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
48%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dudley School often compared to?
Dudley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Lamora Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Dudley School?
117 students attend Dudley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dudley School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dudley School?
Dudley School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dudley School offer ?
Dudley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dudley School part of?
Dudley School is part of Battle Creek School District.
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