Beekman Center

2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Beekman Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : 40-49%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beekman Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Beekman Center's student population of 91 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beekman Center is 0.73, 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)
40-49%
40%
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(18-19)
30-39%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
9%
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Black
36%
18%
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White
30%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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<50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beekman Center?
The graduation rate of Beekman Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Beekman Center?
91 students attend Beekman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Beekman Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beekman Center?
Beekman Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beekman Center offer ?
Beekman Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Beekman Center part of?
Beekman Center is part of Lansing Public School District.

School Reviews

5   3/24/2020
I am a parent and find the treatment and care received is very well done. My daughter has severe disabilities, and the staff does a great job ensuring her care and growth working well with us. I feel she is safe and know Mrs Wanger gives 100% to all her students. Parents can do more to help the cause.
- Posted by Parent - Marvetta
1   8/20/2019
I'm a parent of a child that attends this school, although they do have a few good staff my child has definitely regressed since their placement here. The whole Lansing School District special Education Department has some employees that go rogue and do what they want whether it's lawful or not, or whether it's in the best interest of your child or not.
- Posted by Parent - Parent
5   2/14/2015
I sue chaffee want to say I want to say Alisha Sheets is such a great sweet n nice teacher she is my son teacher my son Edmundo Mireles / we call him Eddie he has been going to Beekman center sense he was 3 three years old n he is now 8 years old he has learned so much he's a special needs child but he's so smart n happy boy n his speech teacher is great to ken I say thank u to but Alisha Sheets I say thank u so much for everything u have done for Eddie n also the teacher aids to thank u all so much cant ask for a better school for my son he enjoys going everyday even summer school to.
- Posted by Parent - schaf

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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