Serving 29 students in grades 5-12, Lamphere Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamphere Center's student population of 29 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lamphere Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamphere Center?
The graduation rate of Lamphere Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lamphere Center?
29 students attend Lamphere Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lamphere Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamphere Center?
Lamphere Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lamphere Center offer ?
Lamphere Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamphere Center part of?
Lamphere Center is part of Lamphere School District.
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