Lake Orion Community Schools School District
School District · Lake Orion, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,982
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,982
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#186 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,982
+$1,399 vs Michigan median
District size
6,745 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Lake Orion Community Schools
Lake Orion Community Schools is a Lake Orion, Michigan school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,745 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $15,982 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Lake Orion Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Orion Community High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Orion Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lake Orion Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Orion Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Lake Orion Community Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Lake Orion
- Total Enrollment
- 6,745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 446
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Lake Orion Community Schools has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Orion Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Lake Orion Community Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Lake Orion Community Schools spends $15,982 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Orion Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Orion Community Schools is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Lake Orion Community High School is the highest-rated school in Lake Orion Community Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Across schools in Lake Orion Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Orion Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Lake Orion Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MI
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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