Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wexford Montessori Magnet 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 10% (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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wexford Montessori Magnet School serves the southwest part of Lansing, MI, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wexford Montessori Magnet School's student population of 356 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Foster active and engaged learning.
School Rankings
Wexford Montessori Magnet 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 Wexford Montessori Magnet School is 0.74, 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
#2748 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wexford Montessori Magnet School's ranking?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School is ranked #2748 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
356 students attend Wexford Montessori Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wexford Montessori Magnet School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wexford Montessori Magnet School offer ?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wexford Montessori Magnet School part of?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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