Post Oak School

2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Post Oak School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 45-49% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Post Oak School's student population of 332 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Post Oak 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
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(18-19)
50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
9%
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Black
20%
18%
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White
35%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Post Oak School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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 Post Oak School often compared to?
Post Oak Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Road by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Post Oak School?
332 students attend Post Oak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Post Oak School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Post Oak School?
Post Oak School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Post Oak School offer ?
Post Oak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Post Oak School part of?
Post Oak School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 45-49% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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