Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(19-20)4%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)11%
8%
Black
(19-20)52%
18%
White
(19-20)32%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lakeside Charter School - Kalamazoo School District
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo?
The graduation rate of Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo?
117 students attend Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo offer ?
Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo part of?
Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo is part of Lakeside Charter School - Kalamazoo School District.
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