Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Center Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Lake Center Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Center Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lake Center Elementary School?
516 students attend Lake Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lake Center Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Center Elementary School?
Lake Center Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Center Elementary School offer ?
Lake Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Center Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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