Waverly Middle School

Summary:

Waverly Middle School is a public middle school in Lansing, Michigan, serving around 480 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Waverly Community Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade.

While Waverly Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 35.42% White, 33.54% African American, 16.67% Hispanic, 4.79% Asian, and 9.17% two or more races, the school is struggling academically. Its M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages and nearby schools, such as Holt Junior High School and MacDonald Middle School. Additionally, Waverly Middle School has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.1% in 2019-2020 to 41.1% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools.

The school's high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 59.08% to 64.17% over the past few years, suggest that it is facing significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning and engagement. Addressing these issues, as well as the racial disparities in academic performance, will likely be a key focus for the school and the Waverly Community Schools district moving forward.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 620 Snow Rd
       Lansing, MI  48917-4503


(517) 321-7240

District: Waverly Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
639th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,163 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.4%
African American:
33.5%
Hispanic:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waverly Middle School ranks worse than 71.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Waverly Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.4%), African American (33.5%), Hispanic (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waverly Middle School is 18. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waverly Middle School is $15,163.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waverly Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly Middle School 639th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Waverly Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Waverly Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly Community Schools 461st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waverly Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.96 509th 806 36.8%
2007 39.84 623rd 823 24.3%
2008 49.25 559th 839 33.4%
2009 31.83 691st 847 18.4%
2010 37.10 668th 851 21.5%
2011 53.73 519th 858 39.5%
2012 48.23 491st 900 45.4%
2013 41.96 568th 919 38.2%
2014 44.10 563rd 921 38.9%
2015 61.61 327th 919 64.4%
2016 55.18 382nd 894 57.3%
2017 37.29 480th 821 41.5%
2018 39.15 541st 838 35.4%
2019 34.08 524th 792 33.8%
2022 21.08 614th 776 20.9%
2023 22.52 671st 883 24.0%
2024 27.16 639th 897 28.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.85 88th 156 43.6%
2019 27.94 37th 51 27.5%
2022 20.62 58th 65 10.8%
2023 45.99 84th 163 48.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.50 284th 377 24.7%
2023 11.39 195th 199 2.0%
2024 26.88 158th 201 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.93 441st 815 45.9%
2019 40.27 411th 672 38.8%
2022 21.53 571st 691 17.4%
2023 19.08 697th 825 15.5%
2024 21.92 663rd 836 20.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.28 487th 794 38.7%
2019 36.34 420th 658 36.2%
2022 18.27 557th 657 15.2%
2023 22.15 612th 770 20.5%
2024 24.31 590th 771 23.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.07 514th 797 35.5%
2019 24.31 505th 639 21.0%
2022 16.10 571st 658 13.2%
2023 16.20 668th 776 13.9%
2024 23.35 612th 786 22.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.64 85th 104 18.3%
2023 7.91 82nd 87 5.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.63 117th 366 68.0%
2019 42.76 107th 196 45.4%
2022 40.18 102nd 182 44.0%
2023 28.56 214th 310 31.0%
2024 41.17 145th 300 51.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 189th 266 28.9%
2019 32.78 100th 137 27.0%
2023 15.14 227th 246 7.7%
2024 24.03 207th 257 19.5%
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Rank History for White students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.74 457th 678 32.6%
2019 49.02 295th 624 52.7%
2022 25.84 490th 638 23.2%
2023 22.68 563rd 688 18.2%
2024 37.48 433rd 701 38.2%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, January 21, 2012

Open Quote Fantastic school, with just a recent amount of inner city kids who want the school to be bad or have a infamous attitude. I don't know why though. The school has a nice surrounding area and very good schools around it. If they closed where people live who could go to the school it would be a lot nicer. I love this school and 60% of the children that go here want it to be a good school, but the other 40% are holding it back. I would like more children to come here and see the smart children that go there the funny,cool,urban lifestyle that many of us have but yet 40% are keeping the school from it's full potential and are driving into the ground causing us to get bad scores from websites such as the very one your on. Please give Waverly a chance especially if you have young children because the elementary schools are fantastic it's just this last 4 years the worst batch of children possible came and caused us this. The Waverly community is a loving one and everyone cherishes the warrior name. Thanks for reading Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waverly Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 607 64 18 28 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1989 597 72 15 28 4 n/a n/a 0 716
1990 593 59 17 32 8 n/a n/a 0 709
1991 608 77 18 36 2 n/a n/a 0 741
1992 609 86 12 42 2 n/a n/a 0 751
1993 411 67 11 30 3 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 415 54 11 26 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 436 57 16 29 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 436 57 16 29 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 410 73 13 25 3 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 406 83 10 29 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 404 78 21 27 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 376 97 19 36 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 361 119 18 39 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 318 185 34 41 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2003 318 185 34 41 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2004 312 169 32 36 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 307 149 30 50 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 289 162 33 50 4 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 262 180 22 44 6 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 225 176 18 48 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 222 183 24 57 4 n/a n/a 1 491
2010 203 160 19 70 2 n/a n/a 37 491
2011 191 157 23 80 2 0 72 0 525
2012 171 149 21 85 2 0 80 0 508
2013 182 119 22 97 1 1 72 0 494
2014 160 119 19 82 1 1 51 0 433
2015 162 127 19 77 3 0 53 0 441
2016 169 129 20 86 3 0 56 0 463
2017 164 136 14 71 2 1 59 0 447
2018 181 156 24 73 2 1 57 0 494
2019 181 176 23 58 2 0 65 0 505
2020 175 158 18 49 3 1 63 0 467
2021 162 177 19 52 1 0 68 0 479
2022 170 173 28 54 3 0 72 0 500
2023 170 161 23 80 2 0 44 0 480

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 Waverly Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 719 n/a n/a n/a
1989 716 n/a n/a 6.3
1990 709 66.0 10.7 6.2
1991 741 n/a n/a n/a
1992 751 n/a n/a 7.7
1993 522 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 506 33.9 14.9 9.3
1995 538 38.3 14.0 9.9
1996 538 38.3 14.0 9.9
1997 524 40.0 13.1 8.2
1998 529 39.0 13.6 12.1
1999 530 39.0 13.6 13.6
2000 530 40.5 13.1 17
2001 538 40.5 13.3 13.8
2002 580 n/a n/a 24.3
2003 580 n/a n/a 24.3
2004 553 40.8 13.6 20.6
2005 540 33.4 16.2 29.4
2006 538 33.4 16.1 32.3
2007 514 34.8 14.8 30.5
2008 471 32.7 14.4 34.8
2009 491 33.3 14.7 39
2010 491 33.3 14.7 50.7
2011 525 32.3 16.2 47.4
2012 508 30.2 16.8 49.2
2013 494 26.9 18.3 54.3
2014 433 24.4 17.7 55.7
2015 441 22.0 20.0 62.1
2016 463 24.0 19.2 57.7
2017 447 23.7 18.8 57.9
2018 494 27.7 17.8 63.8
2019 505 27.9 18.1 58.2
2020 467 29.4 15.8 54.4
2021 479 27.6 17.3 59.1
2022 500 27.5 18.1 63.2
2023 480 26.6 18.0 64.2

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 Waverly Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 719 n/a n/a n/a
1989 716 n/a n/a 6.3
1990 709 66.0 10.7 6.2
1991 741 n/a n/a n/a
1992 751 n/a n/a 7.7
1993 522 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 506 33.9 14.9 9.3
1995 538 38.3 14.0 9.9
1996 538 38.3 14.0 9.9
1997 524 40.0 13.1 8.2
1998 529 39.0 13.6 12.1
1999 530 39.0 13.6 13.6
2000 530 40.5 13.1 17
2001 538 40.5 13.3 13.8
2002 580 n/a n/a 24.3
2003 580 n/a n/a 24.3
2004 553 40.8 13.6 20.6
2005 540 33.4 16.2 29.4
2006 538 33.4 16.1 32.3
2007 514 34.8 14.8 30.5
2008 471 32.7 14.4 34.8
2009 491 33.3 14.7 39
2010 491 33.3 14.7 50.7
2011 525 32.3 16.2 47.4
2012 508 30.2 16.8 49.2
2013 494 26.9 18.3 54.3
2014 433 24.4 17.7 55.7
2015 441 22.0 20.0 62.1
2016 463 24.0 19.2 57.7
2017 447 23.7 18.8 57.9
2018 494 27.7 17.8 63.8
2019 505 27.9 18.1 58.2
2020 467 29.4 15.8 54.4
2021 479 27.6 17.3 59.1
2022 500 27.5 18.1 63.2
2023 480 26.6 18.0 64.2

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 Waverly Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (4.6%) $10,760 (95.4%) $11,275
2020 $592 (5.0%) $11,258 (95.0%) $11,851
2021 $427 (3.6%) $11,562 (96.4%) $11,989
2022 $1,100 (8.4%) $12,041 (91.6%) $13,141
2023 $1,550 (10.2%) $13,613 (89.8%) $15,163

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly Middle School

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 524th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 671st of 883 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Middle School)3519.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Community Schools)3519.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Waverly Middle School)21.114.6
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Waverly Community Schools)21.114.6
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waverly Middle School)26.320.2
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Waverly Community Schools)26.320.2
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Middle School)55.941.9
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Community Schools)55.941.9
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Middle School)26.615.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Community Schools)26.615.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505480
 5%
African American176161
 8.5%
American Indian22
Asian2323
Hispanic5880
 37.9%
Pacific Islander00
White181170
 6.1%
Two or More Races6544
 32.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%64.2%
 5.9%


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Waverly Middle School ranks 639th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Waverly Middle School.

Students at Waverly Middle School are 35% White, 34% African American, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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