Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy

Located at 730 W. Maple Street in Lansing, Michigan, Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy is an open, independent charter district operating within a midsize city setting in the Lansing-East Lansing metropolitan area. Functioning as a single-school local educational agency for federal programs, the district offers an educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the academy serves a total student body of 316 pupils, comprising 170 female and 146 male students. The demographic profile of the student population includes 215 Black students, 57 students identifying with two or more races, 28 Hispanic students, 11 White students, and 5 American Indian students.

The district's enrollment spans the elementary and middle school grade levels, serving 40 kindergarteners, 38 first graders, 30 second graders, 39 third graders, 29 fourth graders, 36 fifth graders, 37 sixth graders, 45 seventh graders, and 22 eighth graders. To deliver instruction and maintain facility operations, Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy employs a total staff of 118 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes 53.8 FTE classroom teachers, 3.04 FTE instructional aides, and 61.16 FTE support staff members. Community members, parents, and researchers can contact the district office at (517) 485-5379 or visit its official website at http://www.mmlalions.org/.