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#1835 of 3,192 schools in MI
Laker Middle School
Middle School · Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools · Pigeon, MI
An Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6136 PIGEON RD, Pigeon, MI 48755
- Math 20% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 43% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laker Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laker Middle School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low195/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,044
Median home value
$160,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laker Middle School is listed in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laker Middle School
Laker Middle School is a public middle school in Pigeon, MI, part of Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,835 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laker Middle School
What grades does Laker Middle School serve?
Laker Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Laker Middle School?
Laker Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laker Middle School rank in MI?
Laker Middle School ranks #1,835 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Laker Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laker Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Laker Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laker Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laker Middle School a charter school?
No, Laker Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laker Middle School a Title I school?
No, Laker Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laker Middle School?
59.0% of students at Laker Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Huron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (989) 453-4600
- Area population (ZIP 48755)
- 2,867
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 48755; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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