Best High Schools in Lake City, MI

Lake City, MI has 6 high schools with 2,923 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lake City score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake City meet expectations.

1. Roscommon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roscommon Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students

2. Cadillac Senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students

3. Kalkaska High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students

4. Lake City High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students

5. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 301 Students

6. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 511 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lake City, MI

Lake City, MI has 5 middle schools with 1,824 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lake City score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake City exceed expectations.

1. Mackinaw Trail Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students

2. Lake City Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students

3. Manton Consolidated Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students

4. Roscommon Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roscommon Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 192 Students

5. Kalkaska Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lake City, MI

Lake City, MI has 7 elementary schools with 3,070 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lake City score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake City exceed expectations.

1. Manton Consolidated Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 367 Students

2. Mcbain Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students

3. Lincoln Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students

4. Lake City Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students

5. Birch Street Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 354 Students

6. Roscommon Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roscommon Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students

7. Collins Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lake City, MI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lake City, MI has a total population of 6,089 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lake City, MI

7,817

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lake City, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake City, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake City, MI.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

980 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lake City, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lake City, MI

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McBain, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Manton, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Stittsville, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cadillac, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Prosper, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Falmouth, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Vogel Center, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Merritt, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Meauwataka, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ina, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations