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#1142 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Three Lakes Academy
Elementary School · Three Lakes Academy · Curtis, MI
A charter elementary school in Curtis, MI serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
W17540 Main Street PO Box 159, Curtis, MI 49820
- Math 21% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Three Lakes Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* 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
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Three Lakes Academy 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average635/100K
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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
$58,958
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$517/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Three Lakes Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Three Lakes Academy is listed in Three Lakes Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Three Lakes Academy
Three Lakes Academy is a public elementary school in Curtis, MI, part of Three Lakes Academy, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,142 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Three Lakes Academy
What grades does Three Lakes Academy serve?
Three Lakes Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Three Lakes Academy?
Three Lakes Academy has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Three Lakes Academy rank in MI?
Three Lakes Academy ranks #1,142 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Three Lakes Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Three Lakes Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Three Lakes Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Lakes Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Three Lakes Academy a charter school?
Yes, Three Lakes Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Three Lakes Academy a Title I school?
No, Three Lakes Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Lakes Academy?
70.0% of students at Three Lakes Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mackinac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (906) 586-6631
- Area population (ZIP 49820)
- 180
- Area median age
- 65
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 49820; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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