MidMichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
316 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
MidMichigan Leadership Academy (MMLA) is a public charter school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving students in grades K–12. As part of the global SABIS® school network, the academy utilizes the proprietary SABIS Educational System™, which emphasizes a rigorous, data-driven curriculum. The school focuses on preparing students for college and career success by maintaining high academic standards, promoting a structured learning environment, and emphasizing continuous student assessment to track progress and address learning gaps effectively.
The academy’s educational philosophy centers on the belief that every student has the potential to succeed when provided with the right tools and a supportive framework. In addition to core academics, MMLA places a significant emphasis on developing leadership qualities, personal responsibility, and a sense of community among its student body. By combining a challenging curriculum with a focus on holistic character development, MidMichigan Leadership Academy aims to equip its graduates with the academic proficiency and social skills necessary to excel in higher education and become productive members of the workforce.
The academy’s educational philosophy centers on the belief that every student has the potential to succeed when provided with the right tools and a supportive framework. In addition to core academics, MMLA places a significant emphasis on developing leadership qualities, personal responsibility, and a sense of community among its student body. By combining a challenging curriculum with a focus on holistic character development, MidMichigan Leadership Academy aims to equip its graduates with the academic proficiency and social skills necessary to excel in higher education and become productive members of the workforce.
316
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 215 |
| Two or More | 57 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Black215 (68.0%)
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Two or More57 (18.0%)
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Hispanic28 (8.9%)
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White11 (3.5%)
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American Indian5 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy |
| Phone: | (517)485-5379 |
| Website: | http://www.mmlalions.org/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 316 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 314 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
30
Grade 3
39
Grade 4
29
Grade 5
36
Grade 6
37
Grade 7
45
Grade 8
22
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Grade 1 | 38 |
| Grade 2 | 30 |
| Grade 3 | 39 |
| Grade 4 | 29 |
| Grade 5 | 36 |
| Grade 6 | 37 |
| Grade 7 | 45 |
| Grade 8 | 22 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 170 | 53.8% |
| Male | 146 | 46.2% |
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