Top Rankings
Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,227 students in Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,227 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#458 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
72%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,457 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,522
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,457
$17,693
Best Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22980 E 13 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: #22.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22020 Violet St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21601 Lanse St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
North Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23340 Elmira St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District?
Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,227 students.
What is the rank of Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District?
Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District is ranked #482 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District?
72% of Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District?
Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Shore ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Macomb) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,457 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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