Central Lake Public Schools
Central Lake Public Schools serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Central Lake Public Schools placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central Lake Public Schools places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Lake Public Schools's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Lake Public Schools is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Lake Public Schools is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2232 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Lake School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Central Lake Public Schools is Bellaire Middlehigh School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John R Rodger Elementary School (6.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellaire John R Rodger Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 159 students10
6.4 miles
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916 6.4 PK-5 159 - Bellaire Bellaire Middlehigh School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 222 students10
6.7 miles
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015 6.7 6-12 222 - Ellsworth Ellsworth Community School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 265 students10
6.9 miles
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544 6.9 PK-12 265 - Charlevoix Charem Alternative Schools Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 40 students10
7.1 miles
321 Park
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947 7.1 9-12 40 - East Jordan East Jordan Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 37%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 448 students10
9.2 miles
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564 9.2 PK-6 448
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