For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,009 students in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) 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
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,009 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $18,512. 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 $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,213
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,490
$17,694
Best Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Youngman Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Gr: 8-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Gr: 4-7 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)?
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) manages 3 public schools serving 1,009 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)?
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) is ranked #347 out of 845 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)?
90% of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) 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)?
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) 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)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,490 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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