Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wexford Montessori Magnet 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wexford Montessori Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wexford Montessori Magnet School's student population of 343 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wexford Montessori Magnet 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 Wexford Montessori Magnet School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2799 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wexford Montessori Magnet School's ranking?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School is ranked #2799 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wexford Montessori Magnet School often compared to?
Wexford Montessori Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight Rich School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
343 students attend Wexford Montessori Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Wexford Montessori Magnet School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wexford Montessori Magnet School offer ?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wexford Montessori Magnet School part of?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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