Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lake Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Hills Elementary School serves the northwest part of Michigan City, IN, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Hills Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hills Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1523 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
55%
14%
White
21%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Hills Elementary School is ranked #1523 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lake Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Elementary School, Springfield Elementary School, Pine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary School?
345 students attend Lake Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lake Hills Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Hills Elementary School?
Lake Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Hills Elementary School offer ?
Lake Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Hills Elementary School part of?
Lake Hills Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools.
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