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South Lake Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,408 students in South Lake Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Lake Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,408 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Lake Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#740 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
896 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
64%
18%
# White Students
353 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
25%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
116
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,169 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,188 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,169
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,188
$17,693
Best South Lake Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Grades: PK-2
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22700 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Grades: 3-5
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
South Lake High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21900 E 9 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
South Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lake Schools School District?
South Lake Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,408 students.
What is the rank of South Lake Schools School District?
South Lake Schools School District is ranked #738 out of 851 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Schools School District?
64% of South Lake Schools School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lake Schools School District?
South Lake Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Lake Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,188 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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