Serving 222 students in grades 4-8, Mt Hope School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Mt Hope School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2791 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Hope School's ranking?
Mt Hope School is ranked #2791 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mt Hope School?
222 students attend Mt Hope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mt Hope School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Hope School?
Mt Hope School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Hope School offer ?
Mt Hope School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Hope School part of?
Mt Hope School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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