Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow School serves the northern part of Lansing, MI, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow School's student population of 273 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow 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 Willow School is 0.71, 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
#2550 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
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)74.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Willow School's ranking?
Willow School is ranked #2550 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Willow School?
273 students attend Willow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Willow School students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow School?
Willow School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Willow School offer ?
Willow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow School part of?
Willow School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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