Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Summary:

Wexford Montessori Magnet School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Lansing Public School District in Michigan, with a student population of 327. Despite its Montessori approach, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the school's key challenges is its very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33.2% in 2019-2020 to a staggering 92.5% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and surrounding schools in the Lansing district. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.1% of 3rd graders at Wexford Montessori Magnet School were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide and 18% in the Lansing district. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.54% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Lansing district, Wexford Montessori Magnet School consistently underperforms. For instance, Cavanaugh School, which is located within the same district, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd grade students. While the school's Montessori approach may offer unique opportunities, the data suggests that Wexford Montessori Magnet School will need to implement comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to address its significant challenges and improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 5217 Wexford Rd
       Lansing, MI  48911-3311


(517) 755-1740

District: Lansing Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1272nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,584 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

African American:
33.5%
White:
29.7%
Two or more races:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Compare Details Wexford Montessori Magnet School ranks worse than 85.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wexford Montessori Magnet School ranks worse than 73.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wexford Montessori Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.5%), White (29.7%), two or more races (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wexford Montessori Magnet School is 17.9. 12 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Wexford Montessori Magnet School employs 19.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wexford Montessori Magnet School is $19,584. 7 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wexford Montessori Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wexford Montessori Magnet School 1272nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wexford Montessori Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wexford Montessori Magnet School 658th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Wexford Montessori Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Lansing Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lansing Public School District 553rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wexford Montessori Magnet School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.83 1371st 1545 11.3%
2007 16.29 1442nd 1565 7.9%
2008 23.19 1388th 1577 12.0%
2009 36.65 1272nd 1589 19.9%
2010 35.01 1270th 1552 18.2%
2011 38.96 1191st 1552 23.3%
2012 35.29 1140th 1566 27.2%
2013 40.15 1022nd 1563 34.6%
2014 32.00 1136th 1533 25.9%
2015 25.57 1221st 1580 22.7%
2016 19.08 1257th 1548 18.8%
2017 15.11 1246th 1466 15.0%
2018 21.59 1187th 1448 18.0%
2019 14.85 1210th 1408 14.1%
2022 5.21 1305th 1344 2.9%
2023 11.44 1292nd 1470 12.1%
2024 13.56 1272nd 1486 14.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.94 1166th 1397 16.5%
2023 10.35 1270th 1350 5.9%
2024 16.85 1197th 1381 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.53 1179th 1443 18.3%
2019 14.30 1045th 1171 10.8%
2023 15.03 1150th 1321 12.9%
2024 16.85 1145th 1342 14.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.58 1147th 1446 20.7%
2023 11.13 1206th 1334 9.6%
2024 12.54 1207th 1347 10.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.09 318th 475 33.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.92 951st 1253 24.1%
2019 41.12 677th 1128 40.0%
2023 22.00 975th 1198 18.6%
2024 27.97 891st 1204 26.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wexford Montessori Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 12.77 754th 823 8.4%
2008 1.62 825th 839 1.7%
2009 43.41 616th 847 27.3%
2010 49.73 570th 851 33.0%
2011 51.99 541st 858 36.9%
2012 34.83 645th 900 28.3%
2013 23.79 729th 919 20.7%
2014 28.27 698th 921 24.2%
2015 28.08 665th 919 27.6%
2016 30.12 631st 894 29.4%
2017 20.20 660th 821 19.6%
2018 26.52 652nd 838 22.2%
2019 14.55 692nd 792 12.6%
2023 26.05 640th 883 27.5%
2024 25.63 658th 897 26.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.90 555th 825 32.7%
2024 31.23 586th 836 29.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.11 624th 770 19.0%
2024 19.00 639th 771 17.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.67 528th 776 32.0%
2024 30.50 547th 786 30.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.65 340th 688 50.6%
2024 33.24 481st 701 31.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, January 15, 2023

Open Quote Just another terrible Lansing School District school. Math and reading scores far below the state average. Send your kids to a charter school, Holt School of Choice, or anyplace besides Lansing School District. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Open Quote Public Montessori is a great option! While Lansing schools aren't well rated, Wexford provides opportunities not available in our native school district so we drive kids to school 25 minutes away to have a multi-age Montessori program including 2 weeks of zoo and nature field trips and the district's overnight camping program the kids have done every year since Kindergarten. We love Montessori so kids can work at their own pace inspired by conceptual learning in a way that traditional education doesn't include naturally. This is a great option for advanced kids to work ahead without skipping a grade and those who need more help without being left behind. It's like an IEP for every student! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wexford Montessori Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 166 160 0 39 2 n/a n/a -63 304
1989 146 156 0 27 1 n/a n/a -44 286
1990 118 165 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1991 115 155 4 29 1 n/a n/a 47 351
1992 131 175 4 23 2 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 118 168 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 73 143 13 16 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 61 139 13 6 5 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 61 139 13 6 5 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 99 120 20 7 3 n/a n/a -12 237
1998 51 113 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 187
1999 44 97 10 10 4 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 45 124 12 13 2 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 46 132 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2002 32 194 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 32 194 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 39 219 17 34 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 51 216 19 30 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 72 174 16 33 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 81 169 11 30 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2008 102 152 13 36 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 125 146 12 35 4 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 144 157 13 42 6 n/a n/a 0 362
2011 130 146 10 41 7 0 0 0 334
2012 156 132 7 52 3 0 19 0 369
2013 150 113 9 62 5 1 29 0 369
2014 165 117 9 71 4 0 29 0 395
2015 146 97 9 59 0 0 35 0 346
2016 145 103 9 51 1 0 45 0 354
2017 146 108 12 37 2 0 50 0 355
2018 154 107 10 44 1 0 51 0 367
2019 156 160 21 63 2 0 64 0 466
2020 90 67 13 33 0 0 33 0 236
2021 89 80 10 31 0 0 33 0 243
2022 75 80 10 30 0 0 43 0 238
2023 96 118 8 43 1 0 61 0 327
2024 102 115 9 52 0 0 65 0 343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wexford Montessori Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 28
1990 303 20.0 15.1 26.7
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 335 n/a n/a 38.8
1993 320 n/a 0.0 44.1
1994 247 15.0 16.5 48.2
1995 224 12.0 18.7 63.4
1996 224 12.0 18.7 63.4
1997 237 11.0 21.5 39
1998 187 8.0 23.4 63.6
1999 165 15.0 11.0 67.3
2000 196 13.5 14.5 71.9
2001 201 14.5 13.9 71.1
2002 255 2.0 127.5 80
2003 255 2.0 127.5 80
2004 310 6.0 51.7 81
2005 317 20.5 15.5 82
2006 296 19.0 15.6 84.8
2007 291 20.5 14.2 78.4
2008 304 22.6 13.5 64.5
2009 322 19.2 16.8 65.5
2010 362 18.6 19.3 72.9
2011 334 18.8 17.7 67.4
2012 369 17.8 20.7 53.4
2013 369 20.8 17.6 57.2
2014 395 19.8 19.9 60.5
2015 346 22.0 15.7 46.8
2016 354 20.0 17.7 70.1
2017 355 17.7 20.0 60.3
2018 367 20.5 17.9 73.3
2019 466 19.5 23.7 68.7
2020 236 16.8 13.9 74.6
2021 243 14.9 16.2 67.1
2022 238 13.2 18.0 79
2023 327 20.4 16.0 86.5
2024 343 19.1 17.9 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wexford Montessori Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 28
1990 303 20.0 15.1 26.7
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 335 n/a n/a 38.8
1993 320 n/a 0.0 44.1
1994 247 15.0 16.5 48.2
1995 224 12.0 18.7 63.4
1996 224 12.0 18.7 63.4
1997 237 11.0 21.5 39
1998 187 8.0 23.4 63.6
1999 165 15.0 11.0 67.3
2000 196 13.5 14.5 71.9
2001 201 14.5 13.9 71.1
2002 255 2.0 127.5 80
2003 255 2.0 127.5 80
2004 310 6.0 51.7 81
2005 317 20.5 15.5 82
2006 296 19.0 15.6 84.8
2007 291 20.5 14.2 78.4
2008 304 22.6 13.5 64.5
2009 322 19.2 16.8 65.5
2010 362 18.6 19.3 72.9
2011 334 18.8 17.7 67.4
2012 369 17.8 20.7 53.4
2013 369 20.8 17.6 57.2
2014 395 19.8 19.9 60.5
2015 346 22.0 15.7 46.8
2016 354 20.0 17.7 70.1
2017 355 17.7 20.0 60.3
2018 367 20.5 17.9 73.3
2019 466 19.5 23.7 68.7
2020 236 16.8 13.9 74.6
2021 243 14.9 16.2 67.1
2022 238 13.2 18.0 79
2023 327 20.4 16.0 86.5
2024 343 19.1 17.9 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wexford Montessori Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,182 (18.6%) $9,553 (81.4%) $11,734
2020 $2,525 (16.5%) $12,803 (83.5%) $15,328
2021 $2,928 (19.2%) $12,285 (80.8%) $15,213
2022 $4,961 (28.7%) $12,348 (71.3%) $17,309
2023 $5,675 (29.0%) $13,909 (71.0%) $19,584

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wexford Montessori Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1210th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1292nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 2%
Ranks 692nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 640th of 883 Middle schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)28.914.3
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)23.818.8
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)28.914
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)27.618
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)24.419.4
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)20.816
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)11.112.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)13.38.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)20.921.9
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)21.218.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)33.318.4
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)18.614.7
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)12.831.8
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)13.514.6
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)12.112.5
 0.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lansing Public School District)4.97
 2.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)34.451.5
 17.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)25.734.8
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wexford Montessori Magnet School)15.615.2
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lansing Public School District)8.27.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students466327
 29.8%
African American160118
 26.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian218
 61.9%
Hispanic6343
 31.7%
Pacific Islander00
White15696
 38.5%
Two or More Races6461
 4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.7%86.5%
 17.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Wexford Montessori Magnet School.

Wexford Montessori Magnet School ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School are 34% African American, 30% White, 19% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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