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#2210 of 3,192 schools in MI

Twin Lake School

Elementary School · Reeths-puffer Schools · Twin Lake, MI

A Reeths-puffer Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

3175 5TH ST, Twin Lake, MI 49457

  • Math 35% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$13,714
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Twin Lake School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Twin Lake 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low160/100K

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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

$74,439

Median home value

$194,000

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

91.9%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Reeths-Puffer Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–4Not available424Compare →
Pennsylvania Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6KNot available40Compare →
Reethspuffer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–4Not available597Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Reeths-puffer Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$13,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Twin Lake School is listed in Reeths-Puffer Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Twin Lake School

Twin Lake School is a public elementary school in Twin Lake, MI, part of Reeths-puffer Schools, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,210 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twin Lake School

What grades does Twin Lake School serve?

Twin Lake School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Twin Lake School?

Twin Lake School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lake School?

The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lake School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twin Lake School rank in MI?

Twin Lake School ranks #2,210 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Twin Lake School's MySchoolScout rating?

Twin Lake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Twin Lake School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Lake School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Twin Lake School a charter school?

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

Is Twin Lake School a Title I school?

No, Twin Lake School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Lake School?

60.1% of students at Twin Lake 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 – 4th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 49457)
11,263
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
42.6
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 49457; 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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