Serving 860 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gardner International 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 8%
- Reading Proficiency: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardner International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gardner International School's student population of 860 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gardner International School is 0.72, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
45%
18%
White
18%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Gardner International School?
860 students attend Gardner International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gardner International School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner International School?
Gardner International School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardner International School offer ?
Gardner International School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gardner International School part of?
Gardner International School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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