Lake Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(219)873-2105
- Lake Hills Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Lake Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lake Hills Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Hills Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1086 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| Black | 53% | 12% |
| White | 23% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Michigan City Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Hills Elementary School is Michigan City High School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Martin T Krueger Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marsh Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Michigan City A K Smith Area Career Center Vocational School
1.3 miles
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)873-2120 1.3 n/a n/a - Michigan City Marsh Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 311 students
1.4 miles
400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)873-2102 1.4 K-6 311 - Michigan City Martin T Krueger Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 366 students
1.9 miles
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)873-2061 1.9 7-8 366 - Michigan City Joy Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 418 students
2.4 miles
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)873-2090 2.4 K-6 418 - Michigan City Knapp Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 365 students
2.4 miles
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)873-2096 2.4 K-6 365
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