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#1837 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lakeshore Virtual School
School · Gibraltar School District
30550 WEST JEFFERSON AVE, Gibraltar, MI 48173
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,837 of 3,192
In district
#2 of 7
Gibraltar School District
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Lakeshore Virtual School
Lakeshore Virtual School is a public school in Gibraltar, MI, part of Gibraltar School District. Lakeshore Virtual School serves approximately 109 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Lakeshore Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,837 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Lakeshore Virtual School show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- MI avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 109 students, Lakeshore Virtual School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Lakeshore Virtual School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
68% of students at Lakeshore Virtual School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lakeshore Virtual School — Students at Lakeshore Virtual School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Lakeshore Virtual School Compares
See how Lakeshore Virtual School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
30550 WEST JEFFERSON AVE, Gibraltar, MI 48173
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lakeshore Virtual School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Yake Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Woodhaven), which scores notably higher. Another option is Trenton High School (rated 7.8/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Trenton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Meridian Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Grosse Ile), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gibraltar, see our Gibraltar schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar A Carlson High School Rockwood | 0.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Shumate Middle School Rockwood | 0.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Parsons Elementary School Rockwood | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Hunter Elementary School Brownstown Twp | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Frank E Weiss Elem School Woodhaven | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Chapman Elementary School Rockwood | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Richard C Hedke Elem School Trenton | 3.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Boyd W Arthurs Middle School Trenton | 3.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Patrick Henry Middle School Woodhaven | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Erving Elementary School Woodhaven | 3.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Meridian Elementary School Grosse Ile | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Trenton High School Trenton | 4.0 mi | 7.8 |
| John M Barnes Elem School Flat Rock | 3.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Thomas Simpson Middle School Flat Rock | 3.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Yake Elementary School Woodhaven | 4.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Fred W Ritter Elementary School South Rockwood | 3.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Jesse L Anderson Elementary School Trenton | 4.5 mi | 7.1 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Trenton | 4.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Bates Elementary School Woodhaven | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy Flat Rock | 3.7 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48173 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,510
Median Home Value
$232,600
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
Population
12,984
College Educated
24.4%
Homeownership
83.9%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
45.4
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| PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kalamazoo, MI | 6.0 |
| Beekman Center Lansing, MI | 6.1 |
| Cooke School Northville, MI | 5.9 |
| DeTour Arts and Technology Academy De Tour Village, MI | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakeshore Virtual School
What grades does Lakeshore Virtual School serve?
Lakeshore Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lakeshore Virtual School?
Lakeshore Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Virtual School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeshore Virtual School rank in MI?
Lakeshore Virtual School ranks #1,837 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lakeshore Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeshore Virtual 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 Lakeshore Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeshore Virtual School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Lakeshore Virtual School a charter school?
No, Lakeshore Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeshore Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Lakeshore Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeshore Virtual School?
57.8% of students at Lakeshore Virtual 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 57.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.9%
- Phone
- (734) 379-7090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
Resources & Links
District
Gibraltar School District- District Enrollment
- 3,614
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,835
- District Rank
- #2 of 7
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