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Waverly Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,788 students in Waverly Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Waverly Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Waverly Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#522 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
134 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
335 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
927 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
33%
18%
# White Students
996 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
36%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
373 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
180
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
244
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
240
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
253
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,682 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,969
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,682
$17,461
Best Waverly Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Grades: 1-4
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Winans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Grades: 1-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
East Intermediate School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 West Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Grades: 5-6
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
4344 West Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Grades: PK-1
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,788 students.
What is the rank of Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District is ranked #546 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly Community Schools School District?
36% of Waverly Community Schools School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Waverly Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,682 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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