Excellent
#4 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Elementary School · Waverly Community Schools · Lansing, MI
A Waverly Community Schools elementary school where students score 58 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4344 WEST MICHIGAN AVE, Lansing, MI 48917
- Math 92% proficient (2010)
- Reading 87% proficient (2010)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$73,259
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48917; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Windemere Park Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Montessori Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Lewton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waverly Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is listed in Waverly Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Waverly Community Schools, serving approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
What grades does Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center serve?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center rank in MI?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center ranks #4 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center a charter school?
No, Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center a Title I school?
No, Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
68.6% of students at Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (517) 323-3777
- Area population (ZIP 48917)
- 32,029
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 48917; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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