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#1404 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
White Lake Area Community Education
School · Whitehall District Schools · Whitehall, MI
A Whitehall District Schools school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
541 EAST SLOCUM ST, Whitehall, MI 49461
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at White Lake Area Community Education score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 15 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Lake Area Community Education 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,231/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitehall), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,495
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Whitehall District Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Lake Area Community Education is listed in Whitehall District Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Lake Area Community Education
White Lake Area Community Education is a public school in Whitehall, MI, part of Whitehall District Schools, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,404 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Lake Area Community Education
What grades does White Lake Area Community Education serve?
White Lake Area Community Education serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend White Lake Area Community Education?
White Lake Area Community Education has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Lake Area Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at White Lake Area Community Education is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Lake Area Community Education rank in MI?
White Lake Area Community Education ranks #1,404 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is White Lake Area Community Education's MySchoolScout rating?
White Lake Area Community Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 White Lake Area Community Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Lake Area Community Education has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is White Lake Area Community Education a charter school?
No, White Lake Area Community Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Lake Area Community Education a Title I school?
No, White Lake Area Community Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Lake Area Community Education?
85.6% of students at White Lake Area Community Education 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
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (231) 893-0515
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49461)
- 9,620
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 49461; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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