Spring Lake Public Schools School District
School District · Spring Lake, Michigan
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
9.0
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Spring Lake Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Spring Lake Public 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.
Holmes Elementary School
Spring Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jeffers Elementary School
Spring Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring Lake Intermediate School
Spring Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#1 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,554
+$971 vs Michigan median
District size
2,297 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Spring Lake Public Schools ranks #1 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Spring Lake Public Schools's schools with real test data average 9.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Holmes Elementary School (9.5/10), Jeffers Elementary School (9.5/10), and Spring Lake Intermediate School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Spring Lake Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holmes Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Jeffers Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Spring Lake Intermediate School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring Lake Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Spring Lake High School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Spring Lake Public Schools
Spring Lake Public Schools is a Spring Lake, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,297 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $15,554 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.0/10, Spring Lake Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Holmes Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Spring Lake Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 75.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Spring Lake Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Spring Lake Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Spring Lake Public Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Spring Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 2,297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spring Lake Public Schools?
Spring Lake Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Spring Lake Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Spring Lake Public Schools is 9.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Spring Lake Public Schools?
Spring Lake Public Schools spends $15,554 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spring Lake Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Spring Lake Public Schools is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Spring Lake Public Schools?
Holmes Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Spring Lake Public Schools with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Spring Lake Public Schools?
Across schools in Spring Lake Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Spring Lake Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Spring Lake Public Schools has an average school rating of 9.0/10 across 6 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
- 9.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.3%
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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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