Lamora Park School
Tel:
(269) 965-9725
- Lamora Park School serves 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lamora Park School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lamora Park School's student population of 219 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 219 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Lamora Park School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 21-39% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 25-29% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 39% | 18% |
| White | 37% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Battle Creek School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lamora Park School is Battle Creek Mathsci Center (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Springfield Middle School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Battle Creek Springfield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 479 students
1.6 miles
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640 1.6 6-8 479 - Battle Creek Valley View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
1.6 miles
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9760 1.6 PK-5 560 - Battle Creek Endeavor Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 652 students
1.8 miles
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300 1.8 K-8 652 - Battle Creek Northwestern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 410 students
1.9 miles
176 Limit St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9607 1.9 6-8 410 - Battle Creek Battle Creek Mathsci Center Magnet School
Grades: 8-12
2.1 miles
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440 2.1 8-12 n/a
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