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Wainwright School (Closed 2013)

4200 Wainwright Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wainwright School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
10-14%
37%
(11-12)
40-44%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
75%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Wainwright School?
272 students attend Wainwright School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wainwright School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wainwright School?
Wainwright School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wainwright School offer ?
Wainwright School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Wainwright School part of?
Wainwright School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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