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#1415 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
Lifetech Academy
School · Lifetech Academy · Lansing, MI
A charter school in Lansing, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3101 TECHNOLOGY BLVD STE A, Lansing, MI 48910
- Math 27% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lifetech Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lifetech Academy 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$52,154
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area K12 OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 396 | 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.
Lifetech Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lifetech Academy is listed in LifeTech Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lifetech Academy
Lifetech Academy is a public school in Lansing, MI, part of Lifetech Academy, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 50:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,415 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lifetech Academy
What grades does Lifetech Academy serve?
Lifetech Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lifetech Academy?
Lifetech Academy has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lifetech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lifetech Academy is 50:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lifetech Academy rank in MI?
Lifetech Academy ranks #1,415 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lifetech Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lifetech Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lifetech Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lifetech Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Lifetech Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lifetech Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lifetech Academy a Title I school?
No, Lifetech Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lifetech Academy?
65.0% of students at Lifetech Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 50:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (517) 325-5469
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48910)
- 32,801
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 48910; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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