Needs Improvement
#3163 of 3,192 schools in MI
North School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
333 EAST MILLER RD, Lansing, MI 48911
- Math 9% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 5% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Ingham County Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Attwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Capitol City Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 58 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #22 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
North School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North School
North School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,163 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North School
What grades does North School serve?
North School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North School?
North School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North School?
The student-teacher ratio at North School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North School rank in MI?
North School ranks #3,163 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is North School's MySchoolScout rating?
North School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 North School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North School a charter school?
No, North School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North School a Title I school?
No, North School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North School?
86.9% of students at North 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1710
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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