For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,364 students in East Lansing, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Lansing, MI are Macdonald Middle School and Great Lakes Learning Mshs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lansing, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in East Lansing have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Lansing, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy, Ste 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
East Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hector Garcia Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
East Lansing, MI 48823
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1460 Middlevale Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
5150 Wardcliff Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Lansing, MI include Macdonald Middle School and Great Lakes Learning Mshs.
How many public middle schools are located in East Lansing, MI?
2 public middle schools are located in East Lansing, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lansing, MI?
East Lansing, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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