Is Mt Hope School a good school?

Mt Hope School ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend Mt Hope School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Mt Hope School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt Hope School?

Students at Mt Hope School are 36% African American, 28% White, 18% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Mt Hope School

Summary:

Mt Hope School is a public middle school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 329. The school is part of the Lansing Public School District, which is ranked 553 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mt Hope School faces significant challenges, including a dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism, from 34.2% in 2018-2019 to 62.4% in 2020-2021. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.3% of 4th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.3%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Sheridan Road and Potterville Middle School, Mt Hope School's performance is significantly lower across various metrics, including academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and student-teacher ratio. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the school's overall performance and ensure the success of all students.

Detail:

Public 4-8

4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911-1929

(517) 755-1550

District: Lansing Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
774^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,912

Student/teacher ratio: 26.8

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.6%

White:

27.7%

Hispanic:

18.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt Hope School ranks worse than 88.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Mt Hope School ranks worse than 86.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.03. (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 Mt Hope School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.6%), White (27.7%), Hispanic (18.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Hope School is 26.8. (See more...)

Compare Mt Hope School employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Hope School is $18,912.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt Hope School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Hope School 1320^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mt Hope School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Hope School 774^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Mt Hope School in the ranking list.)

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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 all elementary school students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	23.76	1243^rd	1580	21.3%
2016	23.85	1194^th	1548	22.9%
2017	15.40	1237^th	1466	15.6%
2018	20.67	1200^th	1448	17.1%
2019	13.96	1223^rd	1408	13.1%
2022	6.12	1289^th	1344	4.1%
2023	10.83	1302^nd	1470	11.4%
2024	11.51	1320^th	1486	11.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.74	56^th	81	30.9%
2023	16.60	75^th	81	7.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	26.14	1119^th	1397	19.9%
2019	19.22	974^th	1134	14.1%
2022	6.73	1068^th	1099	2.8%
2023	14.09	1200^th	1350	11.1%
2024	16.33	1212^th	1381	12.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	18.87	1206^th	1443	16.4%
2019	12.65	1070^th	1171	8.6%
2022	4.09	1096^th	1106	0.9%
2023	11.23	1197^th	1321	9.4%
2024	20.37	1079^th	1342	19.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	21.66	1161^st	1446	19.7%
2019	11.21	1106^th	1196	7.5%
2022	4.47	1120^th	1139	1.7%
2023	8.73	1250^th	1334	6.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.24	405^th	475	14.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.67	161^st	222	27.5%
2023	25.53	142^nd	188	24.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	22.81	1036^th	1253	17.3%
2019	24.98	902^nd	1128	20.0%
2022	9.87	1052^nd	1102	4.5%
2023	11.56	1113^th	1198	7.1%
2024	18.37	1043^rd	1204	13.4%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.70	749^th	883	15.2%
2024	14.03	774^th	897	13.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.85	703^rd	825	14.8%
2024	18.31	713^th	836	14.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.40	722^nd	770	6.2%
2024	11.81	707^th	771	8.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mt Hope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.35	636^th	701	9.3%

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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 Mt Hope School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	93	73	3	62	7	0	17	255
2014	89	76	1	53	5	0	18	242
2015	83	73	1	54	4	0	30	245
2016	81	69	3	51	2	0	26	232
2017	85	68	2	60	0	0	35	250
2018	94	63	2	46	0	0	30	235
2019	85	69	4	45	0	0	33	236
2020	88	95	4	50	0	0	42	279
2021	70	102	6	58	0	2	59	297
2022	76	84	2	41	2	1	47	253
2023	91	117	2	60	4	1	54	329

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

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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 Mt Hope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	255	15.4	16.5	65.9
2014	242	14.2	16.9	79.3
2015	245	12.0	20.4	64.1
2016	232	12.0	19.3	70.3
2017	250	11.5	21.7	57.2
2018	235	11.5	20.4	75.7
2019	236	12.1	19.4	75
2020	279	14.3	19.4	84.6
2021	297	16.3	18.2	80.1
2022	253	14.3	17.6	87.4
2023	329	12.2	26.8	92.7

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 Mt Hope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	255	15.4	16.5	65.9
2014	242	14.2	16.9	79.3
2015	245	12.0	20.4	64.1
2016	232	12.0	19.3	70.3
2017	250	11.5	21.7	57.2
2018	235	11.5	20.4	75.7
2019	236	12.1	19.4	75
2020	279	14.3	19.4	84.6
2021	297	16.3	18.2	80.1
2022	253	14.3	17.6	87.4
2023	329	12.2	26.8	92.7

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 Mt Hope School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,531 (19.7%)	$10,306 (80.3%)	$12,838
2020	$2,121 (16.8%)	$10,486 (83.2%)	$12,607
2021	$2,554 (19.3%)	$10,694 (80.7%)	$13,248
2022	$4,568 (29.6%)	$10,886 (70.4%)	$15,455
2023	$6,677 (35.3%)	$12,235 (64.7%)	$18,912

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Hope School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1223^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1302^nd of 1470 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Hope School)	29.4	21.8	7.6%
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 (Mt Hope School)	21.2	11.6	9.6%
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 (Mt Hope School)	28.4	15.5	12.9%
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%
5th Grade Math (Mt Hope School)	16.2	4.8	11.4%
5th Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)	9.2	6.6	2.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mt Hope School)	8	3.6	4.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lansing Public School District)	4.3	3.9	0.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Hope School)	23.9	19	4.9%
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%
6th Grade Math (Mt Hope School)	14.1	11.9	2.2%
6th Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)	9.2	6.3	2.9%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	236	329	39.4%
African American	69	117	69.6%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	45	60	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	85	91	7.1%
Two or More Races	33	54	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	92.7%	17.7%

Schools Near Mt Hope School

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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 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 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
Mt Hope School	Public	4-8	4000 Woodcreek Ln	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1550	329	12	26.8	92.7%	91 (27.7%)	117 (35.6%)	60 (18.2%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (16.4%)	14	774^th of 897 public middle schools	13.7%		14.7	749^th of 883 public middle schools	15.2%	25			24.3	22.4	10.0	19.1	21.1	10.5	6.0	14.9	15.8		5.4		$18,912	$6,677	$12,235
Waverly Middle School	Public	6-8	620 Snow Rd	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Waverly Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 321-7240	480	27	18.0	64.2%	170 (35.4%)	161 (33.5%)	80 (16.7%)	23 (4.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.2%)	27.2	639^th of 897 public middle schools	28.8%		22.5	671^st of 883 public middle schools	24.0%	32	53.7	20.2				14.6				8.9		25.5		27.0	$15,163	$1,550	$13,613
East Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3131 W Michigan Ave	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Waverly Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 484-8830	428	27	15.8	66.1%	131 (30.6%)	160 (37.4%)	59 (13.8%)	21 (4.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (12.6%)								(n/a)				20.2	24.9			8.9	12.9		19.3		4.7		$15,663	$1,251	$14,413
Washington Woods Middle School	Public	5-6	2055 S Washington Rd	Holt	48842	Ingham County	Holt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 699-0250	371	22	16.7	46.4%	216 (58.2%)	49 (13.2%)	49 (13.2%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.9%)								(n/a)				34.9	36.8			22.4	29.4		32.5		15.7		$13,467	$1,449	$12,017
Sheridan Road	Public	5-8	16900 Cedar St	Lansing	48906	Clinton County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1630	342	16	21.6	96.5%	78 (22.8%)	105 (30.7%)	91 (26.6%)	17 (5.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (13.7%)	8.9	838^th of 897 public middle schools	6.6%					(n/a)	29.6	7.4		6.8	14.1	11.5		4.9	6.1	5.2	11.7	13.2	2.9		$15,151	$4,770	$10,381
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School	Public	5-6	12620 Nixon Rd	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 925-5740	774	43	17.9	34.6%	576 (74.4%)	22 (2.8%)	95 (12.3%)	28 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.7%)								(n/a)				49.6	50.6			34.1	43.5		50.8		22.8		$11,849	$1,683	$10,166
Holt Junior High School	Public	7-8	1784 Aurelius Rd	Holt	48842	Ingham County	Holt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 694-7117	781	46	17.0	51.5%	416 (53.3%)	111 (14.2%)	131 (16.8%)	26 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (12.3%)	39.9	517^th of 897 public middle schools	42.4%		34.5	569^th of 883 public middle schools	35.6%	52	62.9	25.8				23.8				23.4		30.6		26.5	$14,718	$1,009	$13,709
Hope Middle School	Public	5-6	2020 Park Ln	Holt	48842	Ingham County	Holt Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 699-2194	337	29	11.7	58.5%	170 (50.4%)	54 (16.0%)	47 (13.9%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (16.3%)								(n/a)				31.7	30.8			24.4	17.9		22.3		9.6		$14,262	$1,377	$12,884
Potterville Middle School	Public, Magnet	5-8	425 E Main St	Potterville	48876	Eaton County	Potterville Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(517) 645-4609	200	11	18.6	55.5%	170 (85.0%)	5 (2.5%)	12 (6.0%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	56.1	322^nd of 897 public middle schools	64.1%		64.5	250^th of 883 public middle schools	71.7%	72	75.0	32.7		60.8	26.5	40.4		13.7	14.7	34.0	68.6	50.0	29.4	26.9	$15,541	$2,152	$13,389
MacDonald Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Burcham Dr	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 333-7600	864	41	21.1	37.4%	454 (52.5%)	158 (18.3%)	96 (11.1%)	51 (5.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (11.5%)	75.4	169^th of 897 public middle schools	81.2%		72.5	188^th of 883 public middle schools	78.7%	19	80.5	43.8			49.0	43.6			30.3	37.0		57.6		49.0	$11,530	$994	$10,536

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