Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's student population of 237 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's ranking?
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools often compared to?
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire Middlehigh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
The graduation rate of Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
237 students attend Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools offer ?
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools part of?
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is part of Central Lake School District.
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