Lansing Public School District
School District · Lansing, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#463 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,503
+$4,908 vs Michigan median
District size
10,194 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Lansing Public School District ranks #463 of 535 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Lansing Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cavanaugh School (8.6/10), Lewton School (6.5/10), and Beekman Center (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lansing Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lansing Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavanaugh School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lewton School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Beekman Center | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Eastern High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Post Oak School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Forest View School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Gardner International School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Everett High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Dwight Rich School of the Arts | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Jw Sexton High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lansing Public School District
Lansing Public School District is a Lansing, Michigan school district serving 24 schools.The district educates 10,194 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. District-level spending was $19,503 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Lansing Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cavanaugh School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lansing Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.1% and ELA proficiency of 33.9%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lansing Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lansing Public School District with test data.
Schools in Lansing Public School District
24 schoolsElementary Schools15
Middle Schools2
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Lansing
- Total Enrollment
- 10,194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 579
- District spending per student
- $19,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District has 24 schools in total — 15 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lansing Public School District?
The average composite rating for Lansing Public School District is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District's district-level spending was $19,503 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lansing Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lansing Public School District is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lansing Public School District?
Cavanaugh School is the highest-rated school in Lansing Public School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lansing Public School District?
Across schools in Lansing Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lansing Public School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Lansing Public School District has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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