Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central Lake Public Schools 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Lake Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Lake Public Schools's student population of 237 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Central Lake Public Schools 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 Central Lake Public Schools is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Lake Public Schools's ranking?
Central Lake Public Schools is ranked #1858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Central Lake Public Schools often compared to?
Central Lake Public Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire Middlehigh School, Ellsworth Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Lake Public Schools?
The graduation rate of Central Lake Public Schools is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Central Lake Public Schools?
237 students attend Central Lake Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Lake Public Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Lake Public Schools?
Central Lake Public Schools has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Lake Public Schools offer ?
Central Lake Public Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Lake Public Schools part of?
Central Lake Public Schools is part of Central Lake School District.
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