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Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,185 students in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
3,185 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 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 77% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
497 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
16%
18%
# White Students
2,310 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
237
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
278
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
270
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,647 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,727
$18,261
Spending / Student
$14,647
$17,455
Best Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22980 East 13 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #22.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22020 Violet St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #55.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21601 Lanse St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
North Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23340 Elmira St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District?
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,185 students.
What is the rank of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District?
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District is ranked #510 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District?
72% of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District?
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,647 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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