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Central Lake Public Schools vs. Ellsworth Community School

Should you attend Central Lake Public Schools or Ellsworth Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Lake Public Schools
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ellsworth Community School
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central Lake Public Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ellsworth Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
223 students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Test Scores

#1851 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1183 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 50% in MI)
≥80%
(Top 50% in MI)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
15
18
Grade 1 Students
21
17
Grade 2 Students
8
11
Grade 3 Students
17
14
Grade 4 Students
20
11
Grade 5 Students
16
12
Grade 6 Students
13
12
Grade 7 Students
16
24
Grade 8 Students
15
19
Grade 9 Students
23
20
Grade 10 Students
27
28
Grade 11 Students
14
18
Grade 12 Students
18
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
0.15
0.22

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
 
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