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#1837 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lakeshore Virtual School
School · Gibraltar School District · Gibraltar, MI
A Gibraltar School District school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30550 WEST JEFFERSON AVE, Gibraltar, MI 48173
- Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lakeshore Virtual School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeshore Virtual School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated765/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gibraltar), 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
$90,510
Median home value
$232,600
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–9 | 3.3 mi | 810 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gibraltar School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeshore Virtual School is listed in Gibraltar School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeshore Virtual School
Lakeshore Virtual School is a public school in Gibraltar, MI, part of Gibraltar School District, serving approximately 109 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,837 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 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%
- Area population (ZIP 48173)
- 12,984
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 48173; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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