Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sister Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sister Lakes Elementary School serves the northwest part of Dowagiac, MI, covering an area of approximately 55.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sister Lakes Elementary School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
School Rankings
Sister Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sister Lakes Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sister Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Sister Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1738 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sister Lakes Elementary School?
166 students attend Sister Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sister Lakes Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sister Lakes Elementary School?
Sister Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sister Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Sister Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Sister Lakes Elementary School part of?
Sister Lakes Elementary School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Sister Lakes Elementary School located?
Sister Lakes Elementary School is located in the Sister Lakes neighborhood of Dowagiac, MI.
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