Dwight Rich School Of The Arts

2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dwight Rich School Of The Arts 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 13%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dwight Rich School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Dwight Rich School Of The Arts's student population of 666 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
666 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is 0.71, 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)
13%
40%
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(18-19)
25%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
9%
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Black
46%
18%
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White
20%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Dwight Rich School Of The Arts?
666 students attend Dwight Rich School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts?
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dwight Rich School Of The Arts offer ?
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dwight Rich School Of The Arts part of?
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is part of Lansing Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 13%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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