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#2647 of 3,192 schools in MI

Zemmer Campus 89

School · Lapeer Community Schools · Lapeer, MI

A Lapeer Community Schools school serving grades 8th – 9th.

1920 W Oregon, Lapeer, MI 48446

  • Math 27% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 52% vs MI 60% (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness1.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$13,991
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Zemmer Campus 89 score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
60%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Zemmer Campus 89 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,824/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lapeer), 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

$66,382

Median home value

$206,300

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center for InnovationEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–120.4 mi198Compare →
Chatfield SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.6PK–80.8 mi482Compare →
Thumb Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.7 mi4Compare →

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.

Lapeer Community Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$13,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zemmer Campus 89 is listed in Lapeer Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zemmer Campus 89

Zemmer Campus 89 is a public school in Lapeer, MI, part of Lapeer Community Schools, serving approximately 636 students in grades 8th-9th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,647 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zemmer Campus 89

What grades does Zemmer Campus 89 serve?

Zemmer Campus 89 serves students in grades 8th through 9th.

How many students attend Zemmer Campus 89?

Zemmer Campus 89 has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zemmer Campus 89?

The student-teacher ratio at Zemmer Campus 89 is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zemmer Campus 89 rank in MI?

Zemmer Campus 89 ranks #2,647 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Zemmer Campus 89's MySchoolScout rating?

Zemmer Campus 89 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Zemmer Campus 89?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zemmer Campus 89 has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Zemmer Campus 89 a charter school?

No, Zemmer Campus 89 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Zemmer Campus 89 a Title I school?

No, Zemmer Campus 89 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zemmer Campus 89?

53.8% of students at Zemmer Campus 89 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
8th – 9th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lapeer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
Area population (ZIP 48446)
30,807
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
42.8
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 48446; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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