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#869 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 27% in state

Leland Public School

School · Leland Public School District · Leland, MI

A school in Leland, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

PO Box 498, Leland, MI 49654

  • Math 49% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 54% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$17,716
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at Leland Public School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leland Public 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average279/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$119,107

Median home value

$691,400

College educated

61.4%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

0.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
3.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Leland Public School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leland Public School is listed in Leland Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leland Public School

Leland Public School is a public school in Leland, MI, part of Leland Public School District, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leland Public School

What grades does Leland Public School serve?

Leland Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Leland Public School?

Leland Public School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland Public School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leland Public School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leland Public School rank in MI?

Leland Public School ranks #869 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Leland Public School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leland Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Leland Public School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leland Public School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Leland Public School a charter school?

No, Leland Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leland Public School a Title I school?

No, Leland Public School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leland Public School?

39.3% of students at Leland Public 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 – 12th
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Leelanau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 49654)
737
Area median age
60.4
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 49654; 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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