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Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 955 students in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Schools in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
955 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,737 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,116 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,737
$18,510
Spending / Student
$18,116
$17,693
Best Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6436 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Laker High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Laker Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 955 students.
What is the rank of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District is ranked #320 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
91% of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,116 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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