For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,031 students in 48917, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48917, MI are Windemere Park Charter Academy and Waverly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48917 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48917, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48917, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Gr: 7-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48917, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48917, MI include Windemere Park Charter Academy and Waverly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48917?
2 public middle schools are located in 48917.
What is the racial composition of students in 48917?
48917 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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