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Dwight Rich School Of The Arts vs. Attwood School

Should you attend Dwight Rich School Of The Arts or Attwood School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Attwood School
915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dwight Rich School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Attwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dwight Rich School Of The Arts 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 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Attwood 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
627 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Attwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Attwood School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Attwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Attwood School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2715 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2878 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Attwood School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Attwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Attwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Attwood School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
48
Grade 1 Students
50
45
Grade 2 Students
67
45
Grade 3 Students
66
48
Grade 4 Students
62
53
Grade 5 Students
63
75
Grade 6 Students
79
60
Grade 7 Students
80
58
Grade 8 Students
87
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Attwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Attwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Attwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Attwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Attwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Attwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Attwood School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Attwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Attwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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