Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Lake City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake City Middle School's ranking?
Lake City Middle School is ranked #1775 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lake City Middle School?
269 students attend Lake City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lake City Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake City Middle School offer ?
Lake City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake City Middle School part of?
Lake City Middle School is part of Lake City Area School District.
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