Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Will L Lee School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Will L. Lee School is located in Richmond, MI, and serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 71.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will L Lee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Will L Lee School's student population of 478 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Will L Lee School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will L Lee School is 0.19, which is less 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
#229 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will L Lee School's ranking?
Will L Lee School is ranked #229 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Will L Lee School often compared to?
Will L Lee Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orville C Krause Elementary School, Merritt Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Will L Lee School?
478 students attend Will L Lee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Will L Lee School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Will L Lee School?
Will L Lee School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Will L Lee School offer ?
Will L Lee School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Will L Lee School part of?
Will L Lee School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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