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#2195 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 HAMPDEN DR, Lansing, MI 48911
- Math 8% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dwight Rich School of the Arts 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$54,882
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Lewton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Lansing Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Forrest G Averill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 245 | 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
- #8 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
Dwight Rich School of the Arts is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dwight Rich School of the Arts
Dwight Rich School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,195 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dwight Rich School of the Arts
What grades does Dwight Rich School of the Arts serve?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight Rich School of the Arts is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dwight Rich School of the Arts rank in MI?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts ranks #2,195 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dwight Rich School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dwight Rich School of the Arts has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Dwight Rich School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Dwight Rich School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dwight Rich School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Dwight Rich School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
91.2% of students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.7%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1160
- Area population (ZIP 48911)
- 40,407
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 48911; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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