Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Willow 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willow School's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow School is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
9%
Black
39%
18%
White
13%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Willow School often compared to?
Willow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riddle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Willow School?
158 students attend Willow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Willow School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow School?
Willow School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willow School offer ?
Willow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Willow School part of?
Willow School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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