Top Rankings
Waverly Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,822 students in Waverly Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Waverly Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,822 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waverly Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#640 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
33%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
29%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,540 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,386 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$63 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,540
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,386
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Waverly Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Gr: 1-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Gr: 7-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Winans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Gr: 1-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
East Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Gr: 5-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
4344 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly Community Schools?
Waverly Community Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,822 students.
What is the rank of Waverly Community Schools?
Waverly Community Schools is ranked #641 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
33% of Waverly Community Schools students are Black, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly Community Schools?
Waverly Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Waverly Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,386 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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