Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy

My boys loved going to school. The teacher and staff dedication is immense. the extracurriculars fit perfectly and the art and PE programs are very beneficial. The boys excelled at this school and they thrived academically thanks to strong programs like these.
—Submitted by a parent

I would not put a child in this school! All they do there is play inside the classroom or have tons of recess. Anytime I want in there the office staff was on a coffee break all day long. In the classes they watch movies or toss a ball around. My other child was always out at recess. The students also were running in the halls at the end of the day. I am glad my kids are out of there. The principal is hard to reach b/c she is always busy when you try to see her or she never answers the phone. Find a different school
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school... There are smaller class sizes, staff who go over and above, and the students are very respectful and get a good education. The MicroSociety program is AWESOME... the kids love it and learn a lot from the program making real-world connections. Great kids, great staff, GREAT SCHOOL!

I am excited to be a part of this school. It's a small, neighborhood school that has a 'family' atmosphere. NOT the same school is was 5 years ago!!! Check it out for yourself!
—Submitted by a parent

I chose Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy for a number of reasons. First, they have highly qualified teachers and up-to-date curriculums and pacing guidlines. They are also the only MicroSociety school in the Lansing Area. The MicroSociety is a fantastic program that gives kids hands on, real life applications for what they are learning in the classroom. Both of my children have done well both academically and behaviorally at Mid-Michigan. The smaller class sizes allow them to get more one on one attention and there is less distraction and noise.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has attended MMLA for 4 years - K-3rd grade. He has done well and all of his teachers have been excellent. The Micro Society program - a program that, like the name suggests, allows the students to participate in a micro-society - with jobs, government, etc. - is an awesome program. When considering test scores, which have been great for my son, it is important to know that those scores reflect the learning of kids from their previous grade - and near 1/2 of those students came from attending a different school the previous year. Returning students in each year have performed very well at MMLA. I recommend this school highly.
—Submitted by a parent

my children have attended mid michigan for 2 years going on three. As with many schools there are issues of some sort but I have seen improvement, this school needs more advanced work for the students that could benifit from it and activities during school (band,choir,rif for the little kids, swimming for the junior high. Overall mid-michigan is a good school , as far as keeping the students on track,and basic teaching. I am looking forward to it getting bigger and better.
—Submitted by a parent

My children left a local private school to attend the Academy. The school's teachers are great and the administration is focused and dedicated to student achievement. The school focuses on every student and I couldn't ask for more.
—Submitted by a parent

There has been a great change and this school really teach on Leadership.
—Submitted by a parent

The school in mid -michigan leadership academy has been a big disappointment,the shool has no music ,art or after school activities ,There are barely any teacher ,different grades share the teacher,(per example 5 and 6 graders in the same class,being taught at the same time ).Some teacher there are selling slim jim and popcorn they cared about it more ,than educating the kid ,no one cared about the conditions they sold things in ,(sold and expired slim jim), It has there fore given none of the advantages of a huge school,with all of the disadvantages. I don`t recommend this school to enyone.
—Submitted by a parent

I have to say, this is a great school with tons of potential given the chance. I wish I would have found this school so much sooner. I have a young man, who has had quite a bit of difficulty in school (behavior-wise as well as accepting responsibility). The schools he has been at in the past was like pulling teeth from an angry & starving shark to try to ge the teachers to work with me to help my boy out. I had tried enrolling my son is several different schools to which he was denied. Thank You! MMLA gave my son a chance. My son has not had any problems. The small classroom environment is Perfect. The faculty truly cares. The teacher has even called my home just to tell me what a Great day my son had! Wow!
—Submitted by Julie Guenther, a parent

I'm not a parent but a teacher. I have been at a lot of schools, but I LOVE Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. Students generally want to learn and are good kids at heart. It just takes the right teacher to tap into that. No one can teach character, and I think that is the most important thing. If the parents would get a little more involved, then these kids would not have any problems. Like I said, most of these kids are begging to learn something. Parents and teachers need to come together. As for me, I had no problems giving the middle schoolers lunch detentions or calling home to tell their parents about their bad behaviors. I believe in MMLA and donate money to the school.
—Submitted by a teacher

I would recommend that you do not enroll your child at this facility. I and at least 1 other mother are removing our children mid year due to continued safety concerns. 2nd graders should not have to be subjected to death theats, sexual harrassment, and constant bullying. All grades K - 8 are in one small building, & the the smaller children are intimidated by the middle schoolers. This was our 3rd year at this school, but the latest administration seems only concerned with budget and NOT safety, nor educational needs. Class sizes where increased by 1/3 and adult to child ratio was decreased by 50% at the beginning of October. Children are physically fighting and frequently injured on the playground due to poor supervision. There are few extracurricular activities and all special classes are no longer offered. I would recommend you enroll your child elsewhere.
—Submitted by Mary Devereaux, a parent

School discipline is at an all time low this calender year. We have been enrolled for 3 years and since the major changes instituted by the school in September ($250,000 deficit) there have been major discipline problems. Children are not safe, and there are major safety issues. Small children should not be exposed to sexual harrassment, death threats and continued bullying and physical fighting. I would strongly recommend not enrolling your child in this institution. The available special programs such as Foreign Language and computer classes have also been either restricted or are no longer available.
—Submitted by a parent

I recently was a student at M.M.P.S.A, and I dont mean to diss out the school but everything has went downhill since the year of 2000. The school is becoming very poor. The school has lost one building (Pine to be exact) and has all grades K-8 are in one building now. The bathroom walls are vandalized and the teachers seem to not care. The disipline isnt handled well, and the teachers dont listen when a child has a problem. M.M.P.S.A. will pass any student, so that they wont have you in the next class next year. A child had all E's and was still passed into the 8th grade. M.M.P.S.A. is very diverse but it isnt the best school in lansing, for being a charter school and all.
—Submitted by Maricia Tucker, a student