Excellent
#138 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Spring Lake Middle School
Middle School · Spring Lake Public Schools · Spring Lake, MI
A middle school in Spring Lake, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
345 HAMMOND ST, Spring Lake, MI 49456
- Math 62% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 72% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Lake Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Spring 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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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
$85,807
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–9 | 0.0 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Grand Haven Cyber SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| White Pines Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 749 | 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.
Spring Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Lake Middle School is listed in Spring Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Lake Middle School
Spring Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Spring Lake, MI, part of Spring Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 366 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Lake Middle School
What grades does Spring Lake Middle School serve?
Spring Lake Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Spring Lake Middle School?
Spring Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Lake Middle School rank in MI?
Spring Lake Middle School ranks #138 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Spring Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Spring Lake Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Lake Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spring Lake Middle School a charter school?
No, Spring Lake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Lake Middle School a Title I school?
No, Spring Lake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Lake Middle School?
17.8% of students at Spring 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (616) 846-5502
- Area population (ZIP 49456)
- 19,972
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 49456; 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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