Very Good
#992 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Lanse Area School
School · L'anse Area Schools · Lanse, MI
A L'anse Area Schools school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 NORTH 4TH ST, Lanse, MI 49946
- Math 27% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 28% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lanse Area School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lanse Area 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,138
Median home value
$119,500
Median rent
$606/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraga SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 325 | 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.
L'anse Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,166NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lanse Area School is listed in L'Anse Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lanse Area School
Lanse Area School is a public school in Lanse, MI, part of L'anse Area Schools, serving approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #992 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lanse Area School
What grades does Lanse Area School serve?
Lanse Area School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lanse Area School?
Lanse Area School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanse Area School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanse Area School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lanse Area School rank in MI?
Lanse Area School ranks #992 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lanse Area School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lanse Area School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lanse Area School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lanse Area School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lanse Area School a charter school?
No, Lanse Area School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lanse Area School a Title I school?
No, Lanse Area School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lanse Area School?
66.0% of students at Lanse Area 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
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Baraga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (906) 524-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49946)
- 3,765
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 49946; 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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