Lapeer Community Schools School District
School District · Lapeer, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,991
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,991
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Evaluating Lapeer Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lapeer 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.
Ck Schickler Elementary School
Lapeer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Emma Murphy Elementary School
Metamora · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Turrill Elementary School
Lapeer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#228 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,991
$592 vs Michigan median
District size
4,282 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Lapeer Community Schools ranks #228 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Lapeer Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ck Schickler Elementary School (7.6/10), Emma Murphy Elementary School (7.6/10), and Turrill Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Lapeer Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lapeer Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ck Schickler Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Emma Murphy Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Turrill Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Center for Innovation | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Lapeer High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Elva Lynch Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Rolland Warner Campus 67 | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Zemmer Campus 89 | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lapeer Community Schools
Lapeer Community Schools is a Lapeer, Michigan school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,282 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. The district invests $13,991 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Lapeer Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ck Schickler Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lapeer Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lapeer Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lapeer Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Lapeer Community Schools
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Lapeer
- Total Enrollment
- 4,282
- Teachers (FTE)
- 220
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lapeer Community Schools?
Lapeer Community Schools has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lapeer Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Lapeer Community Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lapeer Community Schools?
Lapeer Community Schools spends $13,991 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lapeer Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lapeer Community Schools is 19.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lapeer Community Schools?
Ck Schickler Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lapeer Community Schools with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lapeer Community Schools?
Across schools in Lapeer Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% 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 Lapeer Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Lapeer Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 8 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
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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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