Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Post Oak 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Post Oak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Post Oak School's student population of 383 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Post Oak School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Post Oak School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
20%
18%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Post Oak School's ranking?
Post Oak School is ranked #1726 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Post Oak School often compared to?
Post Oak Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Road by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Post Oak School?
383 students attend Post Oak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Post Oak School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Post Oak School?
Post Oak School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Post Oak School offer ?
Post Oak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Post Oak School part of?
Post Oak School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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