Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Doherty Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Math Proficiency
: 65%
Reading Proficiency
: 82%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Doherty Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What schools are Doherty Elementary School often compared to?
Doherty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gretchko Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Doherty Elementary School?
450 students attend Doherty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Doherty Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doherty Elementary School?
Doherty Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doherty Elementary School offer ?
Doherty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Doherty Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Math Proficiency
: 65%
Reading Proficiency
: 82%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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