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C.w. Otto Middle School (Closed 2013)

500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
C.w. Otto Middle School serves 591 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
591 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
9%
37%
(11-12)
30%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend C.w. Otto Middle School?
591 students attend C.w. Otto Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of C.w. Otto Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C.w. Otto Middle School?
C.w. Otto Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does C.w. Otto Middle School offer ?
C.w. Otto Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is C.w. Otto Middle School part of?
C.w. Otto Middle School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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