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Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District

602 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850-9110
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,009 students in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
1,009 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#327 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
35%
46%
45%
38%
38%
77%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,213 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 $12,490 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,213
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,490
$17,693

Best Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9800 Youngman Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Grades: 8-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Grades: 4-7
| 328 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District?
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,009 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District?
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District is ranked #347 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District?
90% of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District?
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,490 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,009 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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