Attwood School

915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 172 students in grades 4-6, Attwood 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 9% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : 15% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Attwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Attwood School's student population of 172 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Attwood School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
9%
40%
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(18-19)
15%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
9%
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Black
45%
18%
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White
20%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Attwood School?
172 students attend Attwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Attwood School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Attwood School?
Attwood School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Attwood School offer ?
Attwood School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Attwood School part of?
Attwood School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 9% (Top 1%)
  • : 15% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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