Dicken Elementary School vs Slauson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dicken Elementary School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Slauson Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students
| Measure | Dicken Elementary School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Slauson Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #208 of 1,581 | #19 of 485 |
| National rank | #9243 of 50,301 | #1223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slauson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 73.0).
- •Slauson Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Slauson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Slauson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 24.1%).
- •Slauson Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.8).
- •Slauson Middle School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 320.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dicken Elementary School better than Slauson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Slauson Middle School ranks higher (81.7 vs 73.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dicken Elementary School and Slauson Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dicken Elementary School: 320. Slauson Middle School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dicken Elementary School and Slauson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Dicken Elementary School is 208th of 1,581 and Slauson Middle School is 19th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).