Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Laker Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Laker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laker Middle School is 0.15, 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.
Laker Middle School is ranked #1936 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Laker Middle School?
234 students attend Laker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Laker Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laker Middle School?
Laker Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laker Middle School offer ?
Laker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laker Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
