Lake Orion Community Schools School District

315 North Lapeer St
Lake Orion, MI 48362-3165
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Lake Orion Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,624 students in Lake Orion Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lake Orion Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
6,624 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
429 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Orion Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#64 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
51%
34%
65%
45%
54%
38%
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
74%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,358 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$142 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,569
$18,510
Spending / Student
$21,358
$17,693

Best Lake Orion Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webber School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3191 W Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Stadium Drive Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
244 Stadium Dr
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Paint Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Indianwood Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
465 E Jackson St
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Orion Community High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
495 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2,097 students
Rank: #88.
Oakview Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
917 Lake George Rd
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #99.
Orion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1010.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2290 Flintridge St
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1111.
Pine Tree Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1212.
Learning Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1313.
Community Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,624 students.
What is the rank of Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District is ranked #66 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
74% of Lake Orion Community Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Orion Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,358 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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