Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District

15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015-2903
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,948 students in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,948 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#450 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
438 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%
# Hispanic Students
458 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
463 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
12%
18%
# White Students
2,113 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
54%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
454 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
293
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
272
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
313
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
333
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
387
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
330
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
375
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
336
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,477 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,027 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,477
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,027
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15060 Helmer Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1184 24th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Grades: K-4
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 1,179 students
Rank: #66.
Prairieview School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview Alternative High School
Alternative School
15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,948 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District is ranked #463 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
54% of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,027 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,948 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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