Dwight Rich Middle School serves 557 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)64%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Dwight Rich Middle School?
557 students attend Dwight Rich Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dwight Rich Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight Rich Middle School?
Dwight Rich Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dwight Rich Middle School offer ?
Dwight Rich Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dwight Rich Middle School part of?
Dwight Rich Middle School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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