Enrollment
323
Middle
DISTRICT 340 · STATE 502
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262115008378
Mt Hope School
4000 WOODCREEK LN, LANSING, MI 48911 · (517) 755-1550 · Eaton County
GRADES 04–08MIDDLE12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL323 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
297 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 46 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 90 | 28% |
| Grade 6 | 55 | 17% |
| Grade 7 | 50 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 82 | 25% |
Student demographics
74%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Lansing Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Mt Hope School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Hope School this school | 323 | 92.0% | N/A |
| Sheridan Road LANSING | 356 | 96.3% | N/A |
| Hoover Middle School TAYLOR | 515 | 87.0% | N/A |
| Alger Middle School GRAND RAPIDS | 314 | 89.2% | N/A |
| Riverside Middle School GRAND RAPIDS | 227 | 91.2% | N/A |
| Carrollton Middle School SAGINAW | 344 | 82.6% | 21.9% |
Matched among Michigan middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mt Hope School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Eaton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 323 | #360 of 491 | #8 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #122 of 436 | #2 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.9% | #7 of 437 | #1 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 92.0% | #19 of 477 | #1 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +37.4% | #14 of 101 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
323
+26 (+9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 18.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 323 | 19.8 | 16.3:1 | 92% (297) |
| 2023-24 | 222 | 13.3 | 16.7:1 | 92% (205) |
| 2022-23 | 329 | 12.3 | 26.8:1 | 93% (305) |
| 2020-21 | 297 | 16 | 18.6:1 | 80% (238) |
| 2017-18 | 235 | 11.5 | 20.4:1 | 76% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 232 | 11 | 21.1:1 | 70% (163) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mt Hope School.
Since 2017-18: students up 37% (235 to 323); teachers up 72% (11.5 to 19.8).
About Mt Hope School
Mt Hope School is a small middle school in LANSING, Michigan. It had 323 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 4 through 8. That compares with an average of about 502 students for middle schools in Michigan.
Mt Hope School is one of the 26 schools that make up Lansing Public School District (10,048 students in total).
No group is above 50% at Mt Hope School; the largest is Black, at 36%. After that, the student body is 28% White, 17% Hispanic, and 16% multiracial. Among all residents of Eaton County, the Black share is about 7%. The diversity index for Mt Hope School is 74%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mt Hope School is 16.3:1, based on 19.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in Michigan average 17.5:1. Lunch program data show 92% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Eaton County average 42%.
Looking at the county, Eaton County, median household income comes to about $79,597, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 31% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The county has 47 public schools and about 17,025 students.
Mt Hope School's nearest public school is Forrest G Averill School (about 0.5 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Mid-size.
From 297 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 323 by 2024-25. The school's ratio dropped from 18.6:1 to 16.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Mt Hope School, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Eaton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
109,130
Census ACS
Median income
$79,597
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
17,025 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lansing Public School District
- Everett High SchoolHigh · 1,017 students
- Gardner International SchoolElementary · 874 students
- Eastern High SchoolHigh · 798 students
- Pattengill SchoolElementary · 706 students
- JW Sexton High SchoolHigh · 586 students
- Dwight Rich School of the ArtsElementary · 562 students
Other schools in LANSING
- Everett High SchoolHigh · 1,017 students
- Waverly Senior High SchoolHigh · 987 students
- Gardner International SchoolElementary · 874 students
- Insight School of MichiganHigh · 862 students
- Eastern High SchoolHigh · 798 students
- Pattengill SchoolElementary · 706 students
Nearby schools
- Forrest G Averill School0.5 mi · 232
- Wexford Montessori Magnet School1.2 mi · 356
- Lewton School1.4 mi · 272
- Dwight Rich School of the Arts1.4 mi · 562
- Lansing Learning Hub1.4 mi · 204
- Capital Area K12 Online1.4 mi · 353
Frequently asked questions
About Mt Hope SchoolHow many students attend Mt Hope School?
Mt Hope School enrolls approximately 323 students in grades 04-08.
What age range does Mt Hope School serve?
Mt Hope School serves students from grade 04 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Mt Hope School?
Approximately 16.3:1 students per teacher at Mt Hope School.
How diverse is Mt Hope School?
Mt Hope School reports a student body of 28% White, 17% Hispanic, 36% Black, 2% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Who oversees Mt Hope School?
Mt Hope School is overseen by Lansing Public School District in Eaton County.
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