Top Rankings
Lake Orion Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,746 students in Lake Orion Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lake Orion Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
6,746 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lake Orion Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
255 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
668 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
164 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
5,105 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
543 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
554
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
422
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
501
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
440
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
467
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
522
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
477
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
518
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
558
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
559
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
553
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
573
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
580
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
22
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,972 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$142 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,252
$18,267
Spending / Student
$20,972
$17,461
Best Lake Orion Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webber School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3191 West Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Orion Community High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 East Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #33.
Paint Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Indianwood Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Oakview Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
917 Lake George Rd
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 East Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Stadium Drive Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 Stadium Dr
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #77.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
465 East Jackson St
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #99.
Learning Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1010.
Orion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1255 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1111.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2290 Flintridge St
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Tree Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1313.
Community Educational Resource Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 East Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,746 students.
What is the rank of Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District is ranked #89 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
76% of Lake Orion Community Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Orion Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,972 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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