L'anse Creuse Public Schools School District
School District · Clinton Township, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
9,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
9,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#361 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,317
+$722 vs Michigan median
District size
9,297 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
L'anse Creuse Public Schools ranks #361 of 535 Michigan districts by overall school rating. L'anse Creuse Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are High School North (7.1/10), High School (6.7/10), and Donald J Yacks Elem School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 L'anse Creuse Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in L'anse Creuse Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High School North | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Donald J Yacks Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Dianne M Pellerin Center | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | South River Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Green Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Emma V Lobbestael Elem School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Francis a Higgins Elem School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Marie C Graham Elem School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Atwood Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About L'anse Creuse Public Schools
L'anse Creuse Public Schools is a Clinton Township, Michigan school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 9,297 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $15,317 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, L'anse Creuse Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is High School North, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, L'anse Creuse Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in L'anse Creuse Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in L'anse Creuse Public Schools with test data.
Schools in L'anse Creuse Public Schools
18 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools4
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Clinton Township
- Total Enrollment
- 9,297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 545
- District spending per student
- $15,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
L'anse Creuse Public Schools has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
The average composite rating for L'anse Creuse Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
L'anse Creuse Public Schools's district-level spending was $15,317 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in L'anse Creuse Public Schools is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
High School North is the highest-rated school in L'anse Creuse Public Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Across schools in L'anse Creuse Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does L'anse Creuse Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
L'anse Creuse Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 18 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
How we rate schools
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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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