East Lansing School District

The East Lansing School District in Michigan operates 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 114 out of 610 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Whitehills Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking 71 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school excels academically, with 70.5% of 3rd graders, 74% of 4th graders, and 75.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In math, 75% of 3rd graders, 74% of 4th graders, and 65.9% of 5th graders are proficient or better. Meanwhile, East Lansing High School ranks 80 out of 743 Michigan high schools and has a strong 88.7% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 3% dropout rate. The high school also performs well on state assessments, with over 55% of 11th graders proficient or better in multiple subjects.

While the district as a whole is highly ranked, there is significant variation in the performance of individual schools. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Donley Elementary School, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and student outcomes. Additionally, several schools in the district have high chronic absenteeism rates, an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.