Dicken Elementary School

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Dicken Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2135 Runnymede Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI

Vernon Downs Neighborhood

Ann Arbor Public Schools

296 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Dicken Elementary School in the Ann Arbor public school district primarily serves kindergarten through fifth grade students from the Greenview Pioneer Nature Area neighborhood. Located near Dicken Park, the school builds a portion of its learning program and curriculum around outdoor education. Using a natural area and an expanding flower and vegetable garden, students are taught about plants, wildlife, and growing fruits and vegetables. Since 2010, Dicken Elementary School and other elementary schools in the Ann Arbor district have offered full-day kindergarten classes. District students also pick up extra course time as desired through Ann Arbor's virtual class offerings. The district also promotes the STEAM (science, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning approach at all of its elementary schools. An active parent and teacher organization supports Dicken Elementary School inside and outside the classroom. The group hosts a series of events and fundraisers like auctions, ice cream social and community nights out.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Madison

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
58%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 12.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 53.9%	Female 46.1%
White 65.3%	Hispanic 11%
Two or more races 8.8%	Black 7.8%
Asian 7.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

4/5/2022

Terrible terrible terrible school, awful with special Ed kids

5.0 parent

4/10/2021

I have two children at Dicken we love the community!

5.0 other

6/21/2020

I have had 3 children go through Dicken and each had a good experience that helped them be successful in middle school. In fact they were more prepared for middle school than kids from Lawton, Bach, Eberwhite & Lakewood. Their experience in a diverse multinational & multicultural environment helped...

1.0 parent

3/1/2020

Terrible. I should have pulled my kids out sooner.

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Michigan Washtenaw County Ann Arbor 48103 Vernon Downs

Dicken Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Ann Arbor, MI and is served by the Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 296 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Dicken Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $540,430. Discover additional schools in the area, like High Point School, Pioneer High School, Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Ann Arbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dicken Elementary School.

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