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Dresden Elementary School

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Dresden Elementary School ranks 653 rd of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

653^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Dresden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 423 students in grades PK-6 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It is part of the Utica Community Schools district, which is ranked 155 out of 613 school districts in the state.

While Dresden Elementary spends more per student ($16,254 in 2023-2024) and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance lags behind nearby Schwarzkoff, Graebner, and Plumbrook elementary schools. In 2024-2025, only 47.5% of 3rd graders at Dresden were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 46.5% for the district and 38.9% for the state. The school's Math proficiency rates, ranging from 24.3% to 36.1% for 3rd-6th graders, were also significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Additionally, Dresden Elementary faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.7% to 30.8% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a higher proportion of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch (61.94% in 2023-2024) and English Language Learners compared to the district and state. While the school's performance for these subgroups is relatively stronger, addressing the root causes of the school's overall performance gaps, particularly in core academic areas, will be crucial for improving student success.

420

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,254

Per pupil spending ?

62.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11400 Delvin Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48314-2607

(586) 797-4500

District: Utica Community Schools

Students who attend Dresden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bemis Junior High School
High:	Henry Ford II High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

Hispanic:

7.9%

African American:

7.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg46%

Michigan avg38%

653^rd of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 25Elementary Schools in the Utica Community Schools

155^th of 613Utica Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	653 of 1488	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.1	817 of 1486	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.0	644 of 1470	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.7	523 of 1344	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.9	594 of 1153	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.3	516 of 1408	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.0	756 of 1448	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	57.1	553 of 1466	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.4	557 of 1548	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.0	644 of 1580	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.0	486 of 1533	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.2	571 of 1563	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.9	656 of 1566	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.7	415 of 1552	73.3%	★★★★☆
2010	65.4	679 of 1552	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.0	1093 of 1589	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.2	1080 of 1577	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.5	1161 of 1565	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	56.1	834 of 1545	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	92.9	16 of 270	94.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	41.7	742 of 1338	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.5	842 of 1342	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.5	596 of 1321	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	524 of 1106	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.5	457 of 902	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.3	548 of 1171	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.0	832 of 1443	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	67.7	339 of 1346	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	51.5	609 of 1381	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.6	356 of 1350	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	257 of 1099	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	46.4	386 of 749	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.5	156 of 1134	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	57.4	577 of 1397	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	56.1	576 of 1366	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.4	743 of 1347	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.9	630 of 1334	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.2	406 of 1139	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.7	445 of 915	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.9	408 of 1196	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	658 of 1446	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	45.4	105 of 195	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.6	296 of 403	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	43.2	692 of 1206	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.1	909 of 1204	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.8	656 of 1198	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.1	505 of 1102	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.9	542 of 1005	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.3	491 of 1128	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.9	768 of 1253	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2018)94th percentile+46 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)75th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2025)58th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)46th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2025)45th percentile-12 vs school

White (2025)43rd percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+9 vs state

Science48%+8 vs state

Social Studies37%+7 vs state

Math28%-8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, October 14, 2019

Previous administration liked to hide their heads in the sand rather than address issues. New principle seems like he is picking up where the last one left off. Do yourself a favor and DON'T put your kid here. I do not trust them to keep the kids safe. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 13, 2009

The staff at Dresden Elementary School go above the line in all areas. The teachers are well educated and have the support of dedicated and caring office staff. The Principal is outstanding and has an open door policy for all parents and kids. You couldn't do better. Close Quote

Schools Near Dresden Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)				M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dresden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11400 Delvin Dr	Sterling Heights	48314	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-4500	420	26	16.0	62.4%	310 (73.8%)	32 (7.6%)	33 (7.9%)	14 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.1%)	54.6	653^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	56.1%		42.1	817^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.0%	164	47.5	40.7	55.6	55.7	36.1	25.4	27.8	24.3	48.1	37.0	$16,254	$1,698	$14,556
Browning Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12400 19 Mile Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-4000	368	24	15.4	60.1%	288 (78.3%)	20 (5.4%)	17 (4.6%)	18 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	57.5	600^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.7%		55.9	618^th of 1486 public elementary schools	58.4%	18	38.8	60.4	34.5	58.9	44.9	54.0	26.3	59.6	29.8	22.8	$16,932	$1,462	$15,470
Jack Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41700 Montroy Dr	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-5100	429	30	14.5	64.6%	254 (59.2%)	22 (5.1%)	76 (17.7%)	26 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.7%)	47	761^st of 1488 public elementary schools	48.9%		41.2	833^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	43.9%	72	46.9	38.9	52.6	39.2	38.0	26.4	31.6	18.9	45.6	28.1	$14,641	$1,719	$12,921
Flickinger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	45400 Vanker Ave	Utica	48317	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-4900	422	26	16.5	46.0%	311 (73.7%)	31 (7.3%)	32 (7.6%)	17 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.6%)	60.1	559^th of 1488 public elementary schools	62.4%		63.9	501^st of 1486 public elementary schools	66.3%	58	44.0	49.2	39.7	61.5	56.0	33.9	27.0	34.6	42.9	38.1	$16,468	$1,432	$15,036
Havel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41855 Schoenherr Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-5200	571	32	17.8	47.8%	433 (75.8%)	62 (10.9%)	24 (4.2%)	20 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)	53.1	672^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	54.8%		60.7	541^st of 1486 public elementary schools	63.6%	131	46.9	46.3	39.3	68.6	51.9	12.2	14.8	48.8	29.5	21.3	$14,986	$1,508	$13,477
Schwarzkoff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8401 Constitution Blvd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6300	597	35	17.3	76.2%	425 (71.2%)	85 (14.2%)	20 (3.4%)	37 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	52.7	676^th of 1488 public elementary schools	54.6%		55.8	622^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	58.1%	54	48.1	47.7	40.5	57.1	55.1	37.1	21.3	43.0	18.9	18.7	$15,530	$2,080	$13,449
Graebner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41875 Saal Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-5000	509	30	17.0	53.0%	335 (65.8%)	68 (13.4%)	24 (4.7%)	32 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.6%)	58.6	585^th of 1488 public elementary schools	60.7%		56.3	611^th of 1486 public elementary schools	58.9%	26	37.7	58.8	48.1	53.3	44.2	47.1	29.5	41.7	38.5	28.2	$14,773	$1,434	$13,339
Plumbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39660 Spalding Dr	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6000	445	31	14.4	57.3%	331 (74.4%)	28 (6.3%)	24 (5.4%)	27 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.4%)	66.7	468^th of 1488 public elementary schools	68.5%		60.9	539^th of 1486 public elementary schools	63.7%	71	30.9	58.5	63.1	47.3	31.9	52.8	40.3	42.7	51.5	44.8	$18,653	$1,756	$16,897
Wiley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	47240 Shelby Rd	Shelby Township	48317	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6700	570	31	18.3	47.0%	424 (74.4%)	16 (2.8%)	60 (10.5%)	41 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.1%)	64.8	496^th of 1488 public elementary schools	66.7%		62.3	521^st of 1486 public elementary schools	64.9%	25	60.8	54.5	52.9	43.0	55.4	22.4	41.6	36.7	43.2	37.1	$14,528	$1,334	$13,194
West Utica Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5415 W Utica Rd	Shelby Township	48317	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6600	522	29	17.8	79.9%	290 (55.6%)	124 (23.8%)	64 (12.3%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	17.7	1205^th of 1488 public elementary schools	19.0%		18.6	1189^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.0%	16	13.2	34.8	25.0	30.6	26.5	12.9	8.3	15.7	16.7	9.7	$15,940	$2,203	$13,738

Frequently Asked Questions about Dresden Elementary School

What district is Dresden Elementary School in?

Utica Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Dresden Elementary School?

Students at Dresden Elementary School are 74% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Dresden Elementary School a good school?

Dresden Elementary School ranks 653^rd of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Dresden Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dresden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bemis Junior High School
High : Henry Ford II High School

How many students attend Dresden Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 420 students attended Dresden Elementary School.

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