Top Rankings
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,706 students in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,465 Schools
# Students
3,706 Students
1,368,506 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
82,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun), 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 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#426 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
14%
18%
% White
48%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,357 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,877 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,357
$18,616
Spending / Student
$13,877
$17,794
Best Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1184 24th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15060 Helmer Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Prairieview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) manages 7 public schools serving 3,706 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) is ranked #435 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
48% of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,877 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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