Central Lake Public Schools
Tel:
(231)544-3341
- Central Lake Public Schools serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Central Lake Public Schools places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Lake Public Schools's student population of 281 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Lake Public Schools's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Lake Public Schools is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2225 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Lake Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Lake Public Schools is Bellaire Middle/High School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bellaire Middle/High School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John R Rodger Elementary School (6.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellaire John R Rodger Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 165 students
6.4 miles
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231)533-8916 6.4 K-5 165 - Bellaire Bellaire Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 233 students
6.7 miles
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231)533-8015 6.7 6-12 233 - Ellsworth Ellsworth Community School Grades: K-12 | 271 students
6.9 miles
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231)588-2544 6.9 K-12 271 - East Jordan East Jordan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 459 students
9.2 miles
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231)536-7564 9.2 K-6 459 - East Jordan East Jordan Middle/High School Grades: 7-12 | 416 students
9.2 miles
101 Maple St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231)536-2259 9.2 7-12 416
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