Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pattengill 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pattengill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pattengill School's student population of 613 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pattengill School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
29%
9%
Black
28%
18%
White
23%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pattengill School often compared to?
Pattengill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Hope School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Pattengill School?
613 students attend Pattengill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Pattengill School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pattengill School?
Pattengill School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pattengill School offer ?
Pattengill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pattengill School part of?
Pattengill School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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