For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 745 students in 48915, MI.
The top ranked public middle school in 48915, MI is Jw Sexton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 48915 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48915, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48915, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Gr: 8-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
48915, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 87%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
609 N. Verlinden Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48915, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48915, MI include Jw Sexton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48915?
1 public middle schools are located in 48915.
What is the racial composition of students in 48915?
48915 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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