Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North School serves the southern part of Lansing, MI, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles, where students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
North School's student population of 471 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
North School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2950 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North School's ranking?
North School is ranked #2950 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are North School often compared to?
North Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest View School, Lyons School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend North School?
471 students attend North School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of North School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North School?
North School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does North School offer ?
North School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North School part of?
North School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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