The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(09-10)25%
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
5%
Black
(09-10)n/a
20%
White
(09-10)74%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
32%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend L'anse Middle School?
179 students attend L'anse Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of L'anse Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does L'anse Middle School offer ?
L'anse Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is L'anse Middle School part of?
L'anse Middle School is part of L'anse Area Schools.
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