Below Average
#2770 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cumberland School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
2801 CUMBERLAND RD, Lansing, MI 48906
- Math 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cumberland School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2017, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cumberland School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,533
Median home value
$128,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windemere Park Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Willow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Midmichigan Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Beekman CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- District spending per student
- $19,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cumberland School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland School
Cumberland School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,770 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland School
What grades does Cumberland School serve?
Cumberland School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Cumberland School?
Cumberland School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland School rank in MI?
Cumberland School ranks #2,770 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cumberland School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cumberland School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cumberland School a charter school?
No, Cumberland School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cumberland School a Title I school?
No, Cumberland School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland School?
91.6% of students at Cumberland School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.8%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1280
- Area population (ZIP 48906)
- 25,960
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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