Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Hicks 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 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Hicks School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
David Hicks School's student population of 414 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Empowered to Lead and Succeed!
School Mascot
Hustlers
School Rankings
David Hicks 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 David Hicks School is 0.42, 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
#2854 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
74%
18%
White
18%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hustlers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Hicks School's ranking?
David Hicks School is ranked #2854 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend David Hicks School?
414 students attend David Hicks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of David Hicks School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Hicks School?
David Hicks School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Hicks School offer ?
David Hicks School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is David Hicks School part of?
David Hicks School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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