Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cumberland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland School's student population of 249 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cumberland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2385 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
17%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland School's ranking?
Cumberland School is ranked #2385 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cumberland School?
249 students attend Cumberland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cumberland School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland School?
Cumberland School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cumberland School offer ?
Cumberland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cumberland School part of?
Cumberland School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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