Lakeside School vs. Wealthy School
Should I attend Lakeside School or Wealthy 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
Lakeside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Wealthy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeside School ranks in the top 5% 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 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wealthy School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
448 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#119 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
74
Grade 1 Students
73
72
Grade 2 Students
69
77
Grade 3 Students
81
79
Grade 4 Students
70
67
Grade 5 Students
78
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
85%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%