Lakeshore Middle School vs. Upton Middle School
Should I attend Lakeshore Middle School or Upton Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakeshore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Upton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Lakeshore Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Upton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
619 students
642 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#322 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
215
198
Grade 7 Students
205
212
Grade 8 Students
199
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
80%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%