C.w. Otto Middle School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
591 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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