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#3052 of 3,192 schools in MI
South Lake Middle School
Middle School · South Lake Schools · Saint Clair Shores, MI
A middle school in Saint Clair Shores, MI where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21621 CALIFORNIA ST, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
- Math 6% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Lake Middle School score 13% 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 12 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Lake Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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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
$69,884
Median home value
$188,800
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Parcells Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Eastpointe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Chandler Park Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 587 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South Lake Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Lake Middle School is listed in South Lake Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lake Middle School
South Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Clair Shores, MI, part of South Lake Schools, serving approximately 292 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,052 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lake Middle School
What grades does South Lake Middle School serve?
South Lake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Lake Middle School?
South Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Lake Middle School rank in MI?
South Lake Middle School ranks #3,052 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is South Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 South Lake Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lake Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Lake Middle School a charter school?
No, South Lake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lake Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Lake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lake Middle School?
66.1% of students at South Lake Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (586) 435-1301
- Area population (ZIP 48080)
- 21,799
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 48080; 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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