Serving 702 students in grades 7-8, Duncan Lake Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 702 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Duncan Lake Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duncan Lake Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Duncan Lake Middle School is ranked #213 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Duncan Lake Middle School?
702 students attend Duncan Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Duncan Lake Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncan Lake Middle School?
Duncan Lake Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duncan Lake Middle School offer ?
Duncan Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duncan Lake Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 702 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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