Very Good
#520 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Central Lake Public Schools
School · Central Lake Public Schools · Central Lake, MI
A school in Central Lake, MI where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8169 W State St PO Box 128, Central Lake, MI 49622
- Math 32% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Lake Public Schools score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Lake Public Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,618
Median home value
$209,900
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Central Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Lake Public Schools is listed in Central Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Lake Public Schools
Central Lake Public Schools is a public school in Central Lake, MI, part of Central Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Lake Public Schools
What grades does Central Lake Public Schools serve?
Central Lake Public Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Central Lake Public Schools?
Central Lake Public Schools has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lake Public Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lake Public Schools is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Lake Public Schools rank in MI?
Central Lake Public Schools ranks #520 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Lake Public Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Lake Public Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Central Lake Public Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Lake Public Schools has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Lake Public Schools a charter school?
No, Central Lake Public Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Lake Public Schools a Title I school?
No, Central Lake Public Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Lake Public Schools?
74.3% of students at Central Lake Public Schools 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Antrim County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (231) 544-3341
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 49622)
- 2,646
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
Official sources & links
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 49622; 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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