Excellent
#66 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
Lakeview Elementary School
Elementary School · Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) · Lakeview, MI
A Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9497 PADEN RD, Lakeview, MI 48850
- Math 62% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeview Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeview Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,731/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakeview), 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
$65,064
Median home value
$170,700
Median rent
$665/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48850; 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.
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeview Elementary School is listed in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeview Elementary School
Lakeview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakeview, MI, part of Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm), serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeview Elementary School
What grades does Lakeview Elementary School serve?
Lakeview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeview Elementary School rank in MI?
Lakeview Elementary School ranks #66 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lakeview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Lakeview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeview Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakeview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lakeview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lakeview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeview Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Lakeview Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (989) 352-8021
- Area population (ZIP 48850)
- 4,526
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 48850; 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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