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#1457 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 46% in state

Center for Innovation

School · Lapeer Community Schools · Lapeer, MI

A Lapeer Community Schools school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

170 Millville Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446

  • Math 20% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 59% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 30.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$13,991
Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Students at Center for Innovation score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 29 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Center for Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,824/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lapeer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,382

Median home value

$206,300

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Zemmer Campus 89Enrollment path unverified4.78–90.4 mi636Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lapeer Community Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$13,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Center for Innovation is listed in Lapeer Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Center for Innovation

Center for Innovation is a public school in Lapeer, MI, part of Lapeer Community Schools, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,457 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center for Innovation

What grades does Center for Innovation serve?

Center for Innovation serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Center for Innovation?

Center for Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at Center for Innovation is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Center for Innovation rank in MI?

Center for Innovation ranks #1,457 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Center for Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

Center for Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Center for Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Innovation has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Center for Innovation a charter school?

No, Center for Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Center for Innovation a Title I school?

No, Center for Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Innovation?

58.6% of students at Center for Innovation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
198
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lapeer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.4%
4-Year Graduation
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 48446)
30,807
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48446; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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