Best Schools in Northwestside, Lansing, MI
Northwestside, Lansing, MI has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,165 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Northwestside don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwestside, Lansing, MI
The top high schools in Northwestside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1000 Students
2. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
3. Jw Sexton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwestside, Lansing, MI
The top middle schools in Northwestside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students
2. East Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 428 Students
3. Sheridan Road
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwestside, Lansing, MI
The top elementary schools in Northwestside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 375 Students
2. Cumberland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Pattengill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 600 Students
4. Gier Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 272 Students
5. Willow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lansing Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
6. Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 192 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwestside, Lansing, MI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwestside, Lansing, MI has a total population of 5,627 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwestside, Lansing, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwestside, Lansing, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwestside, Lansing, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwestside, Lansing, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwestside, Lansing, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwestside, Lansing, MI
How many schools are in Northwestside, Lansing, MI?
Northwestside, Lansing, MI has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,165 students in total.
How do schools in Northwestside perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Northwestside score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Northwestside don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwestside?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 50%
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