Top Rankings
Waverly Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,859 students in Waverly Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Waverly Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,859 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Waverly Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.55
# American Indian Students
16 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
126 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
327 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
1,001 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
35%
18%
# White Students
1,013 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
35%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
373 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
192
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,342 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,547
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,342
$17,559
Best Waverly Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Grades: 1-4
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
East Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Winans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Grades: 1-4
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
4344 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Grades: PK-K
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,859 students.
What is the rank of Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District is ranked #622 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly Community Schools School District?
35% of Waverly Community Schools School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Waverly Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,342 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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