Is Dwight Rich School of the Arts a good school?

Dwight Rich School of the Arts ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Dwight Rich School of the Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Dwight Rich School of the Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Dwight Rich School of the Arts?

Students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts are 43% African American, 20% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Summary:

Dwight Rich School of the Arts is a public magnet elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Lansing Public School District, with a diverse student population of 552. Despite its focus on the arts, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dwight Rich School of the Arts faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 77.7% and consistently low academic performance, with only 14% of 4th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 22.3% in the district and 43.3% statewide. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 91.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Wexford Montessori Magnet School, Dwight Rich School of the Arts consistently underperforms, with lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.

Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $13,041 in 2019-2020 to $21,372 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes have not improved. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with its African American student population ranking 126th out of 212 Michigan elementary schools, but its White student population ranking only 868th out of 1,204. These findings suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's challenges and improve educational outcomes for the students it serves.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911-1799

(517) 755-1160

District: Lansing Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1460^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,372

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.8%

White:

20.1%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dwight Rich School of the Arts ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.18. (See more...)

Compare Details Dwight Rich School of the Arts ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.94. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Dwight Rich School of the Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.8%), White (20.1%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dwight Rich School of the Arts is 14.5, which is the 8^th best among 13 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Dwight Rich School of the Arts employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dwight Rich School of the Arts is $21,372, which is the 2^nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dwight Rich School of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Dwight Rich School of the Arts 1460^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dwight Rich School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Dwight Rich School of the Arts 864^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Dwight Rich School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lansing Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lansing Public School District 553^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dwight Rich School of the Arts

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	24.32	1232^nd	1533	19.6%
2015	9.11	1473^rd	1580	6.8%
2016	6.96	1466^th	1548	5.3%
2017	2.71	1462^nd	1466	0.3%
2018	6.53	1431^st	1448	1.2%
2019	11.70	1258^th	1408	10.7%
2023	6.84	1397^th	1470	5.0%
2024	5.18	1460^th	1486	1.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.59	1362^nd	1397	2.5%
2019	18.20	986^th	1134	13.1%
2023	8.83	1290^th	1350	4.4%
2024	5.72	1369^th	1381	0.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.48	1396^th	1443	3.3%
2019	9.49	1109^th	1171	5.3%
2023	7.56	1258^th	1321	4.8%
2024	4.91	1323^rd	1342	1.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.24	1395^th	1446	3.5%
2019	11.13	1108^th	1196	7.4%
2023	4.87	1316^th	1334	1.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.71	422^nd	475	11.2%
2019	39.35	126^th	212	40.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.02	868^th	1204	27.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dwight Rich School of the Arts

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	20.89	755^th	921	18.0%
2015	10.06	833^rd	919	9.4%
2016	10.08	799^th	894	10.6%
2017	4.98	811^th	821	1.2%
2022	7.77	743^rd	776	4.3%
2023	9.38	811^th	883	8.2%
2024	6.94	864^th	897	3.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.64	770^th	825	6.7%
2024	6.60	819^th	836	2.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.40	723^rd	770	6.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.35	708^th	776	8.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dwight Rich School of the Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	117	261	42	59	4	0	16	499
2013	130	334	39	90	4	0	37	634
2014	117	317	33	70	2	0	37	576
2015	90	306	29	58	2	0	33	518
2016	70	305	33	57	2	0	34	501
2017	74	302	46	47	0	1	26	496
2018	49	178	36	39	0	0	16	318
2019	71	230	24	48	3	0	50	426
2020	102	354	35	83	5	0	95	674
2021	107	335	39	86	5	0	96	668
2022	135	310	33	91	5	1	91	666
2023	111	236	28	95	5	1	76	552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dwight Rich School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	499	38.4	12.9	68.7
2013	634	39.4	16.0	66.1
2014	576	35.9	16.0	78.3
2015	518	36.0	14.3	65.1
2016	501	36.0	13.9	74.7
2017	496	34.5	14.3	72.8
2018	318	22.8	13.9	78.6
2019	426	27.1	15.7	77.9
2020	674	37.2	18.0	84
2021	668	44.3	15.0	77.5
2022	666	35.5	18.7	82.7
2023	552	37.9	14.5	91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dwight Rich School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	499	38.4	12.9	68.7
2013	634	39.4	16.0	66.1
2014	576	35.9	16.0	78.3
2015	518	36.0	14.3	65.1
2016	501	36.0	13.9	74.7
2017	496	34.5	14.3	72.8
2018	318	22.8	13.9	78.6
2019	426	27.1	15.7	77.9
2020	674	37.2	18.0	84
2021	668	44.3	15.0	77.5
2022	666	35.5	18.7	82.7
2023	552	37.9	14.5	91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dwight Rich School of the Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,552 (20.6%)	$13,663 (79.4%)	$17,215
2020	$3,134 (24.0%)	$9,907 (76.0%)	$13,041
2021	$3,715 (22.7%)	$12,647 (77.3%)	$16,362
2022	$7,617 (45.2%)	$9,247 (54.8%)	$16,864
2023	$7,553 (35.3%)	$13,819 (64.7%)	$21,372

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dwight Rich School of the Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1258^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1397^th of 1470 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Rich School of the Arts)	24.6	10	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	23.8	18.8	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Rich School of the Arts)	30.9	16.4	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	20.8	16	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Dwight Rich School of the Arts)	13.2	8.2	5%
4th Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)	13.3	8.7	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Rich School of the Arts)	25.8	10.8	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	21.2	18.4	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight Rich School of the Arts)	12.1	14.3	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	18.6	14.7	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	426	552	29.6%
African American	230	236	2.6%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	24	28	16.7%
Hispanic	48	95	97.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	71	111	56.3%
Two or More Races	50	76	52%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.9%	91.3%	13.4%

Schools Near Dwight Rich School of the Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dwight Rich School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	K-8	2600 Hampden Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1160	552	38	14.5	91.3%	111 (20.1%)	236 (42.8%)	95 (17.2%)	28 (5.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (13.8%)	5.2	1460^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.7%		6.8	1397^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.0%	63	34.7			14.0	9.3	6.5	9.6	7.6		5.6		4.1	7.6	5.3			$21,372	$7,553	$13,819
Lewton School	Public	PK, KG-8	2000 Lewton Pl	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1460	215	15	14.0	77.2%	36 (16.7%)	28 (13.0%)	130 (60.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.8%)	8.4	1374^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.5%		30	989^th of 1470 public elementary schools	32.7%	385	36.4		22.7	17.4	9.5	17.2	58.3	12.0	11.5			35.7	6.4				$18,393	$6,514	$11,880
Cole Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1915 W Mount Hope Ave	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Cole Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 372-0038	174	8	22.0	66.7%	35 (20.1%)	68 (39.1%)	35 (20.1%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (17.8%)	12.6	1293^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	13.0%		10.5	1306^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.2%	13			10.7	19.2	20.8			17.9	19.2	12.5			25.0				$9,190	$2,008	$7,181
Lansing Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3300 Express Ct	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 882-9585	451	27	16.6	93.3%	48 (10.6%)	224 (49.7%)	100 (22.2%)	18 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (13.5%)	14.5	1253^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	15.7%		20.5	1137^th of 1470 public elementary schools	22.7%	116	66.7	40.0	18.0	20.8	13.7	19.6	27.5	22.0	26.5	11.3	15.2	17.1	17.0	43.3		23.3	$13,937	$1,864	$12,073
Forrest G Averill School	Public	PK, KG-4	3201 Averill Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1220	188	15	12.6	91.5%	36 (19.1%)	85 (45.2%)	33 (17.6%)	7 (3.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (13.3%)	7.8	1394^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.2%					(n/a)			14.3	8.1				17.0									$19,973	$6,131	$13,842
Wexford Montessori Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5217 Wexford Rd	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1740	327	20	16.0	86.5%	96 (29.4%)	118 (36.1%)	43 (13.1%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (18.7%)	13.6	1272^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	14.4%		11.4	1292^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	12.1%	20	45.5	13.6	16.1	25.6	18.8	18.8	18.4	19.4	9.3		15.6	15.8	18.8	45.5		22.7	$19,584	$5,675	$13,909
Cavanaugh School	Public	PK, KG-3	300 W Cavanaugh Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1250	315	19	17.0	88.9%	93 (29.5%)	91 (28.9%)	64 (20.3%)	13 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	53 (16.8%)								(n/a)			37.7					39.3									$16,780	$5,195	$11,584
Lyons School	Public	PK, KG-4	2901 Lyons Ave	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1480	190	11	16.5	94.2%	50 (26.3%)	44 (23.2%)	46 (24.2%)	20 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (15.8%)	9.3	1357^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)			18.6	13.3				18.8	8.7								$19,659	$5,473	$14,186
Gardner International School	Public	K-8	333 Dahlia Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1121	844	47	18.1	92.9%	129 (15.3%)	397 (47.0%)	133 (15.8%)	133 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.2%)	6.6	1420^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.4%		5.4	1435^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.4%	15	40.3	5.3	14.7	5.5	14.9	10.2	8.3	11.1		5.0	2.9	2.7	14.0	12.4	3.0	4.7	$18,129	$5,592	$12,537
Attwood School	Public	K-8	915 Attwood Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1210	193	13	14.5	88.1%	44 (22.8%)	84 (43.5%)	29 (15.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (17.6%)	6	1440^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.1%		5.5	1433^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	2.5%	7	57.7			17.5	6.8	10.7	7.3		10.5				5.4	14.8		11.1	$17,649	$6,295	$11,353

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