For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public middle schools serving 16,037 students in Ingham County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ingham County, MI are Chippewa Middle School, Haslett Middle School and Williamston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Haslett Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1535 Franklin St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Williamston Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
North Star School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #55.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Temple St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Malcolm Williams School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5123 Old Plank Rd
Onondaga, MI 49264
(517) 244-1354
Onondaga, MI 49264
(517) 244-1354
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Stockbridge Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
416 N Clinton St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Gr: 7-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Dansville Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1264 Adams St
Dansville, MI 48819
(517) 623-6120
Dansville, MI 48819
(517) 623-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Gr: K-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Holt Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1784 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Gr: 7-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kimball St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Lifetech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Gr: K-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Webberville Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 E Grand River Rd
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3447
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3447
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Lansing Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Lewton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Everett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Stabler St
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Gr: 8-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Gr: 8-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Woodcreek Montessori
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1700
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Gr: K-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Gr: 8-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
Capital Area K12 Online
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Gr: K-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
Attwood School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
North School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Gardner International School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Academyfamily Center
Alternative School
1601 W Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Special Education School
1811 Pinecrest Dr
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Lansing Learning Hub
Alternative School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-3038
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-3038
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Ingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Community Connections Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 58%
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
430 N Capitol Ave
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Edtrek Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4610 Spahr Avenue
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 47%
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Gr: 9-12
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Gr: 4-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
High School Diploma Completion Initiative (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Gr: 10-12
Holt Central High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2168 Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Ingham Administrative Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Gr: PK-5
Ingham Ecse Stockbridge Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
100 Price Ave
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Gr: PK-K
Ingham Ecse Webberville Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
202 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Gr: PK-K
Lansing Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 9-12
Lansing Alternative Programs (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Leslie Alternative Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Gr: 7-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ingham County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ingham County, MI include Chippewa Middle School, Haslett Middle School and Williamston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ingham County?
35 public middle schools are located in Ingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County?
Ingham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ingham County include: Eastern High School vs. Everett High School, Macdonald Middle School vs. Chippewa Middle School, Everett High School vs. Eastern High School
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