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#3148 of 3,192 schools in MI
Willow School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1012 WEST WILLOW ST, Lansing, MI 48915
- Math 10% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2017, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willow 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$51,653
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48915; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midmichigan Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Emanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Cumberland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Gier Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 327 | 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.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Willow School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow School
Willow School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,148 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow School
What grades does Willow School serve?
Willow School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Willow School?
Willow School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow 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 Willow School rank in MI?
Willow School ranks #3,148 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Willow School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Willow School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willow School a charter school?
No, Willow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow School a Title I school?
No, Willow School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow School?
92.8% of students at Willow 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.6%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1680
- Area population (ZIP 48915)
- 9,315
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 48915; 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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