Dodson Elementary School vs. Canton Charter Academy
Should you attend Dodson Elementary School or Canton Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dodson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Canton Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dodson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 774 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canton Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
470 students
774 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#176 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
113
Grade 1 Students
66
118
Grade 2 Students
78
82
Grade 3 Students
85
106
Grade 4 Students
71
95
Grade 5 Students
80
85
Grade 6 Students
-
64
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
39%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
10%
25%
% White
63%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%