C.w. Otto Middle School (Closed 2013)

500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
C.w. Otto Middle School served 591 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
591 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
9%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
30%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C.w. Otto Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
8%
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Black
40%
18%
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White
33%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C.w. Otto Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C.w. Otto Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (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 37% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend C.w. Otto Middle School?
591 students attend C.w. Otto Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of C.w. Otto Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.w. Otto Middle School?
C.w. Otto Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does C.w. Otto Middle School offer ?
C.w. Otto Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is C.w. Otto Middle School part of?
C.w. Otto Middle School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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