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Wexford Montessori Magnet School vs. Dwight Rich School Of The Arts

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School Overview

School
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
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Bottom 50%
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
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10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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).
Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dwight Rich School Of The Arts 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 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
343 students
627 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wexford Montessori Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wexford Montessori Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wexford Montessori Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2748 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2715 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wexford Montessori Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wexford Montessori Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts by grade.
Kindergarten Students
46
73
Grade 1 Students
41
50
Grade 2 Students
55
67
Grade 3 Students
31
66
Grade 4 Students
43
62
Grade 5 Students
34
63
Grade 6 Students
33
79
Grade 7 Students
39
80
Grade 8 Students
21
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
33%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lansing Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wexford Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wexford Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dwight Rich School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lansing Public School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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