Serving 539 students in grades 4-8, Gardner Academy 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)12%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
24%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Gardner Academy?
539 students attend Gardner Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gardner Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner Academy?
Gardner Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardner Academy offer ?
Gardner Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Gardner Academy part of?
Gardner Academy is part of Lansing Public School District.
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