Pattengill Middle School serves 744 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
744 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)41%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
43%
18%
White
28%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Pattengill Middle School?
744 students attend Pattengill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pattengill Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pattengill Middle School?
Pattengill Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pattengill Middle School offer ?
Pattengill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pattengill Middle School part of?
Pattengill Middle School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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