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Mt Hope School

4000 WOODCREEK LN, Lansing, MI 48911Lansing Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–07Non-Charter
329
Students
Total enrolled
$20,286
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 41% vs nat'l
26.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 74% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 329 students in grades 04–07 in Lansing, Michigan.
41% above average funding
District spends $20,286 per pupil, 41% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mt Hope School is a mid-sized middle in Lansing, Michigan, serving grades 04–07 with 329 students. The district invests $20,286 per student — 41% above the national average of $14,347, with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Mt Hope School

329
Total Students
26.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–07) are served by this school
Gender Distribution180 male · 149 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 305 students
Student Composition
28%
18%
36%
16%
Asian1%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black36%
Multiracial16%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262115008378

Academic Outcomes at Mt Hope School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48911

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,286Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,286
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,926
Student Support$3,854
Administration$2,434
Operations$3,043
Other$2,029
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,286 spent per student, an estimated $8,987 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
31%
State government
37.2%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal programs
32.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,286/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gardner International SchoolPattengill SchoolDwight Rich School of the ArtsWexford Montessori Magnet School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Sheridan RoadNorth SchoolAttwood School
↓
High School
Everett High SchoolEastern High SchoolJW Sexton High SchoolLansing Learning Hub
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 07
Location—
CountyEaton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLansing Public School District →
Phone: (517)755-1550
NCES ID: 262115008378
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lansing seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lansing Public School District
High
Everett High School
1,232 students · 07–12
88% FRL
High
Eastern High School
1,049 students · 07–12
● 41 opp88% FRL
High
JW Sexton High School
976 students · 07–12
● 33 opp90% FRL
Elem
Gardner International School
844 students · KG–08
● 34 opp93% FRL
Elem
Pattengill School
600 students · PK–07
● 41 opp89% FRL
Elem
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
552 students · KG–08
● 34 opp91% FRL
Other
Capital Area K12 Online
392 students · KG–12
92% FRL
Mid
Sheridan Road
342 students · 04–07
● 45 opp96% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4000 WOODCREEK LN, Lansing, MI 48911
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.