Lake Orion Community Schools School District
School District · Lake Orion, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,982
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,982
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Lake Orion Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Orion Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Webber School
Lake Orion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Orion Community High School
Lake Orion · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scripps Middle School
Lake Orion · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#76 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,982
+$1,399 vs Michigan median
District size
6,745 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Lake Orion Community Schools ranks #76 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Lake Orion Community Schools's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Webber School (8.6/10), Lake Orion Community High School (8.3/10), and Scripps Middle School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lake Orion Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Orion Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webber School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Orion Community High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Scripps Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Oakview Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Waldon Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Blanche Sims Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Learning Options High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Paint Creek Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Stadium Drive Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Orion Oaks Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.3/10, Lake Orion Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Webber School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Orion Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 70.5%.
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 7.3/10. 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?
Webber School is the highest-rated school in Lake Orion Community Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
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 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.5%. 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 7.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.5%
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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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