Top Rankings
Spring Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,271 students in Spring Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Spring Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Lake School District are Holmes Elementary School, Jeffers Elementary School and Spring Lake Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Spring Lake School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
6 Schools
3,465 Schools
# Students
2,271 Students
1,368,506 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
82,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spring Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 862 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,679 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,004
$18,616
Spending / Student
$14,679
$17,794
Best Spring Lake School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Jeffers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16031 144th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Spring Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Gr: 5-9 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5502
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5502
Gr: 7-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Spring Lake High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16140 148th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5501
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Spring Lake Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14707 Leonard Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 847-7587
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 847-7587
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spring Lake School District?
Spring Lake School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,271 students.
What is the rank of Spring Lake School District?
Spring Lake School District is ranked #5 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 1%) 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 overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake School District?
90% of Spring Lake School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spring Lake School District?
Spring Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Spring Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,679 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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