Lakeshore Middle School

Summary:

Lakeshore Middle School is a public middle school located in Grand Haven, Michigan, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 760 students. The school is part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 153 out of 610 districts in Michigan and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lakeshore Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Michigan, with proficiency rates in M-Step and PSAT assessments significantly higher than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 57.9% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.9%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 1.71% African American and 7.76% Hispanic students, which is lower than the state's racial demographics. Additionally, Lakeshore Middle School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (28.82%) compared to the state average, and its low socioeconomic status student group ranks highly, placing 58th out of 836 Michigan middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Lakeshore Middle School's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby Grand Haven Area Public Schools district schools, such as White Pines Intermediate School, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.8% in 2018-2019 to 30.8% in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may impact the school's academic performance and student outcomes. Additionally, the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial student subgroups is not as strong as its performance for female, male, and white student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 900 Cutler St
       Grand Haven, MI  49417-2170


(616) 850-6500

District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,775 Help


Students who attend Lakeshore Middle School usually attend:

High:    Grand Haven High School

Feeder schools for Lakeshore Middle School:

Elementary:    Ferry School
    Griffin Elementary School
    Lake Hills Elementary School
    Mary A White School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  749

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeshore Middle School ranks better than 92.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeshore Middle School is $16,775.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeshore Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeshore Middle School 68th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Lakeshore Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Grand Haven Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Haven Area Public Schools 153rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeshore Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.61 76th 806 90.6%
2007 83.54 72nd 823 91.3%
2008 83.81 71st 839 91.5%
2009 78.11 141st 847 83.4%
2010 80.32 104th 851 87.8%
2011 82.20 85th 858 90.1%
2012 86.28 85th 900 90.6%
2013 82.30 115th 919 87.5%
2014 85.09 92nd 921 90.0%
2015 81.49 127th 919 86.2%
2016 87.89 80th 894 91.1%
2017 87.77 72nd 821 91.2%
2018 84.85 109th 838 87.0%
2019 90.20 64th 792 91.9%
2021 87.12 61st 675 91.0%
2022 85.79 81st 776 89.6%
2023 85.08 106th 883 88.0%
2024 90.87 68th 897 92.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.98 60th 156 61.5%
2023 36.39 98th 163 39.9%
2024 62.19 60th 176 65.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.97 54th 377 85.7%
2019 64.29 25th 76 67.1%
2021 35.62 14th 19 26.3%
2022 46.35 32nd 70 54.3%
2023 40.94 114th 199 42.7%
2024 48.05 80th 201 60.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.04 91st 815 88.8%
2019 78.11 76th 672 88.7%
2021 70.86 88th 523 83.2%
2022 70.74 128th 691 81.5%
2023 79.30 92nd 825 88.8%
2024 85.43 58th 836 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.19 113th 794 85.8%
2019 82.21 82nd 658 87.5%
2021 85.48 51st 521 90.2%
2022 81.86 80th 657 87.8%
2023 79.72 105th 770 86.4%
2024 89.51 61st 771 92.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 98th 797 87.7%
2019 92.82 35th 639 94.5%
2021 83.27 62nd 540 88.5%
2022 84.53 82nd 658 87.5%
2023 84.64 99th 776 87.2%
2024 89.24 64th 786 91.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 135th 366 63.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.61 149th 266 44.0%
2019 65.16 38th 137 72.3%
2021 66.51 18th 69 73.9%
2022 66.25 42nd 138 69.6%
2023 71.98 51st 246 79.3%
2024 57.29 90th 257 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeshore Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 111th 678 83.6%
2019 88.92 56th 624 91.0%
2021 86.90 51st 577 91.2%
2022 83.40 84th 638 86.8%
2023 81.00 101st 688 85.3%
2024 88.69 58th 701 91.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeshore Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 670 4 4 38 8 n/a n/a 0 724
1999 644 4 7 33 7 n/a n/a 0 695
2000 632 1 10 33 7 n/a n/a 0 683
2001 584 1 8 42 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 572 4 6 33 2 n/a n/a 5 622
2003 572 4 6 33 2 n/a n/a 5 622
2004 568 1 5 28 2 n/a n/a 9 613
2005 522 0 7 35 2 n/a n/a 9 575
2006 532 0 7 33 1 n/a n/a 7 580
2007 505 2 4 27 1 n/a n/a 4 543
2008 533 8 3 31 n/a n/a n/a 2 577
2009 513 4 6 31 1 n/a n/a 4 559
2010 538 6 10 35 3 n/a n/a 2 594
2011 491 5 13 43 3 1 4 0 560
2012 496 11 10 50 3 1 4 0 575
2013 801 13 16 60 3 0 29 0 922
2014 849 16 15 56 6 0 19 0 961
2015 849 14 16 48 4 0 20 0 951
2016 814 11 18 49 4 0 22 0 918
2017 864 13 16 42 3 0 22 0 960
2018 825 20 14 39 2 1 27 0 928
2019 739 14 17 40 2 1 28 0 841
2020 765 16 13 55 1 0 24 0 874
2021 758 18 14 55 1 0 33 0 879
2022 706 12 16 56 2 0 28 0 820
2023 646 13 13 59 2 0 27 0 760
2024 630 12 15 51 4 1 36 0 749

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeshore Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 724 39.0 18.6 10.8
1999 695 41.0 17.0 12.4
2000 683 42.4 16.1 19.5
2001 638 39.7 16.1 18.7
2002 622 35.9 17.3 21.2
2003 622 35.9 17.3 21.2
2004 613 36.1 17.0 18.5
2005 575 35.7 16.1 20
2006 580 35.3 16.4 23.2
2007 543 34.4 15.8 24.9
2008 577 34.7 16.6 24.9
2009 559 35.3 15.8 27.6
2010 594 33.4 17.7 34.1
2011 560 30.7 18.2 37.3
2012 575 31.7 18.1 36
2013 922 47.6 19.3 38.4
2014 961 47.6 20.1 33.6
2015 951 48.0 19.8 32.8
2016 918 46.0 19.9 31.8
2017 960 49.1 19.5 30.7
2018 928 48.7 19.0 35.3
2019 841 47.2 17.8 30.7
2020 874 49.4 17.6 29.9
2021 879 46.8 18.7 30.9
2022 820 46.6 17.5 30.5
2023 760 46.9 16.1 28.8
2024 749 46.2 16.1 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeshore Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 724 39.0 18.6 10.8
1999 695 41.0 17.0 12.4
2000 683 42.4 16.1 19.5
2001 638 39.7 16.1 18.7
2002 622 35.9 17.3 21.2
2003 622 35.9 17.3 21.2
2004 613 36.1 17.0 18.5
2005 575 35.7 16.1 20
2006 580 35.3 16.4 23.2
2007 543 34.4 15.8 24.9
2008 577 34.7 16.6 24.9
2009 559 35.3 15.8 27.6
2010 594 33.4 17.7 34.1
2011 560 30.7 18.2 37.3
2012 575 31.7 18.1 36
2013 922 47.6 19.3 38.4
2014 961 47.6 20.1 33.6
2015 951 48.0 19.8 32.8
2016 918 46.0 19.9 31.8
2017 960 49.1 19.5 30.7
2018 928 48.7 19.0 35.3
2019 841 47.2 17.8 30.7
2020 874 49.4 17.6 29.9
2021 879 46.8 18.7 30.9
2022 820 46.6 17.5 30.5
2023 760 46.9 16.1 28.8
2024 749 46.2 16.1 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeshore Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $504 (4.2%) $11,414 (95.8%) $11,918
2020 $841 (6.9%) $11,370 (93.1%) $12,211
2021 $1,094 (8.6%) $11,583 (91.4%) $12,678
2022 $1,525 (10.9%) $12,419 (89.1%) $13,944
2023 $1,404 (8.4%) $15,371 (91.6%) $16,775

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeshore Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 883 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeshore Middle School)72.858
 14.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)72.758
 14.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Lakeshore Middle School)66.155.5
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)6655.5
 10.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lakeshore Middle School)44.237.7
 6.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)4437.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeshore Middle School)78.174
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)7874
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lakeshore Middle School)59.953.1
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)59.553
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students841760
 9.6%
African American1413
 7.1%
American Indian22
Asian1713
 23.5%
Hispanic4059
 47.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White739646
 12.6%
Two or More Races2827
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%28.8%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeshore Middle School

Students at Lakeshore Middle School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Lakeshore Middle School usually go on to attend Grand Haven High School

Yes. Lakeshore Middle School ranks in the top 7.6% of Michigan middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 749 students attended Lakeshore Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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