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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%
Top Rankings

Central Lake Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 237 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 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 230 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 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
237 students
230 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Lake Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellsworth Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Lake Public Schools.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellsworth Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Lake Public Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellsworth Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Lake Public Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Lake School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ellsworth Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1858 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1106 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Lake Public Schools, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellsworth Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Lake Public Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Lake School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellsworth Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ellsworth Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Lake Public Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Lake School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellsworth Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ellsworth Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Lake Public Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Lake School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellsworth Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ellsworth Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central Lake Public Schools with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Lake School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ellsworth Community School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ellsworth Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Lake Public Schools by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ellsworth Community School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
19
21
Grade 1 Students
14
10
Grade 2 Students
17
14
Grade 3 Students
18
13
Grade 4 Students
16
15
Grade 5 Students
14
11
Grade 6 Students
20
20
Grade 7 Students
17
22
Grade 8 Students
23
16
Grade 9 Students
23
29
Grade 10 Students
18
16
Grade 11 Students
18
22
Grade 12 Students
20
21

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Lake Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central Lake School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ellsworth Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ellsworth Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Lake Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Lake School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellsworth Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ellsworth Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Lake Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Lake School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellsworth Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ellsworth Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Lake Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Lake School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellsworth Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ellsworth Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Lake Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Lake School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellsworth Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ellsworth Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Lake Public Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Lake School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellsworth Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ellsworth Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Lake Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Lake School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellsworth Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ellsworth Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Lake Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Lake School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellsworth Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ellsworth Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Lake Public Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Lake School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellsworth Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ellsworth Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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