Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dryden Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Dryden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Dryden Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Dryden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dryden Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Dryden Elementary School's ranking?
Dryden Elementary School is ranked #1999 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dryden Elementary School often compared to?
Dryden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Almont Middle School, Orchard Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dryden Elementary School?
227 students attend Dryden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dryden Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dryden Elementary School offer ?
Dryden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dryden Elementary School part of?
Dryden Elementary School is part of Dryden Community Schools.
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