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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,695 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Waverly Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 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
0.75
0.56
# American Indian Students
16 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
118 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
537 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
9%
# Black Students
926 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
34%
18%
# White Students
815 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
30%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
282 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
172
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
202
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,554 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,154 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,554
$18,441
Spending / Student
$14,154
$17,627
Best Waverly Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary 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
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Senior High 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
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Middle 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: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
East Intermediate 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
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Winans Elementary 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
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
4344 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Grades: PK-K
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of Waverly Community Schools School District?
Waverly Community Schools School District is ranked #623 out of 854 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly Community Schools School District?
34% of Waverly Community Schools School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, 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 $14,154 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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