For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 641 students in Inland Lakes Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Inland Lakes Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
641 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Inland Lakes Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#592 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,864 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,739
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,864
$17,694
Best Inland Lakes Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Inland Lakes Schools?
Inland Lakes Schools manages 2 public schools serving 641 students.
What is the rank of Inland Lakes Schools?
Inland Lakes Schools is ranked #580 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Inland Lakes Schools?
89% of Inland Lakes Schools students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Inland Lakes Schools?
Inland Lakes Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Inland Lakes Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,864 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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