Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Riddle Elementary 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Riddle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2648 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riddle Elementary School's ranking?
Riddle Elementary School is ranked #2648 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Riddle Elementary School?
144 students attend Riddle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Riddle Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riddle Elementary School?
Riddle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riddle Elementary School offer ?
Riddle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riddle Elementary School part of?
Riddle Elementary School is part of Lansing ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
In what neighborhood is Riddle Elementary School located?
Riddle Elementary School is located in the Westside Neighborhood neighborhood of Lansing, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Westside Neighborhood.
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