Lamphere School District

31201 Dorchester Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071-1075
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lamphere School District 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 2,416 students in Lamphere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lamphere School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,416 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lamphere School District, which is ranked within the top 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#267 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
35%
51%
45%
34%
38%
87%
81%
(2022-23)
33.1%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
14%
18%
% White
65%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,478 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,600
$18,606
Spending / Student
$16,478
$17,784

Best Lamphere School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lessenger Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30150 Campbell Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0556
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lamphere Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29685 Tawas St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-3155
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Edmonson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
621 E Katherine Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 547-5342
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Simonds Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30000 Rose St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 547-5292
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Hiller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 E La Salle Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0406
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Lamphere High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 W 13 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-3943
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Page Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29615 Tawas St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-3428
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lamphere School District?
Lamphere School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,416 students.
What is the rank of Lamphere School District?
Lamphere School District is ranked #296 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Lamphere School District?
65% of Lamphere School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamphere School District?
Lamphere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lamphere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,478 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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