Gardner Middle School serves 810 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
810 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
49%
18%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lansing Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Gardner Middle School?
810 students attend Gardner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gardner Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Middle School?
Gardner Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardner Middle School offer ?
Gardner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gardner Middle School part of?
Gardner Middle School is part of Lansing Public School District.
