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#1994 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gardner International School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
333 DAHLIA DR FRNT, Lansing, MI 48911
- Math 4% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gardner International School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gardner International 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Cavanaugh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Ingham County Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| North SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #7 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
Gardner International School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardner International School
Gardner International School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 898 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,994 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardner International School
What grades does Gardner International School serve?
Gardner International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gardner International School?
Gardner International School has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner International School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardner International School rank in MI?
Gardner International School ranks #1,994 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gardner International School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardner International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Gardner International School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardner International School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Gardner International School a charter school?
No, Gardner International School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardner International School a Title I school?
No, Gardner International School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardner International School?
89.5% of students at Gardner International 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 898
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.0%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1121
- Area population (ZIP 48911)
- 40,407
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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