Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Reo 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reo School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Reo School's student population of 203 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reo 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 Reo School is 0.67, 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
#2722 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
17%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
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
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reo School's ranking?
Reo School is ranked #2722 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Reo School?
203 students attend Reo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Reo School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reo School?
Reo School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reo School offer ?
Reo School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Reo School part of?
Reo School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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