D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Cole Academy

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 1915 W MOUNT HOPE AVE, Lansing, MI 48910
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Michigan
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
151
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%25/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+16 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%75%reading +19 pts, math +23 pts91st percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +20 pts, math +26 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading +6 pts, math +11 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1915 W MOUNT HOPE AVE
City Lansing
ZIP Code 48910
District 2600079
NCES School ID 260007900543
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48910

Understanding the community around Cole Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,435
Per Capita Income $30,171
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,800
Median Rent $965
Owner-Occupied 57.1%
Renter-Occupied 42.9%
View full data for ZIP 48910 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cole Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 37.1%
White 23.2%
Hispanic/Latino 21.2%
Two or More Races 17.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 151
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cole Academy?
Cole Academy has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cole Academy?
Cole Academy has 151 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Cole Academy serve?
Cole Academy serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Cole Academy receive per student?
Cole Academy receives $11,525 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cole Academy in 48910 ▼
Avg Home Value
$147,514
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,287
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
42.9%

Other Schools in 48910

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026