Mt. Hope School serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
29%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
33%
63%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Mt. Hope School?
271 students attend Mt. Hope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mt. Hope School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Hope School?
Mt. Hope School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mt. Hope School offer ?
Mt. Hope School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt. Hope School part of?
Mt. Hope School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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