Is Lake Fenton Middle School a good school?

Lake Fenton Middle School ranks 342 nd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Fenton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Lake Fenton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Fenton Middle School?

Students at Lake Fenton Middle School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Lake Fenton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lake Fenton Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Fenton High School

Lake Fenton Middle School

Summary:

Lake Fenton Middle School is a public middle school serving 452 students in grades 6-8 in Fenton, Michigan, which is part of the Fenton Area Public Schools district. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Michigan middle schools, with a strong academic performance, particularly in Science and Social Studies.

One of the key strengths of Lake Fenton Middle School is its exceptional performance for its Hispanic student population, ranking 25th out of 257 Michigan middle schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for White students is more average, ranking 366th out of 701 schools, indicating a potential equity gap that the school should address. Additionally, while the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 8.8% to 19.4% in recent years, it remains lower than the nearby Byron Area Middle School, Goodrich Middle School, and other surrounding schools, which range from 15.4% to 52.8% chronic absenteeism.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Lake Fenton Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Science and Social Studies, as well as its lower chronic absenteeism rate. The school has also seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,577 in 2020-2021 to $14,036 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. This increased investment may be contributing to the school's consistent academic success, but the impact on student outcomes should be closely monitored.

Detail:

Public 6-8

11425 Torrey Rd
Fenton, MI 48430-9622

(810) 591-2209

District: Lake Fenton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,036

Students who attend Lake Fenton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lake Fenton High School

Feeder schools for Lake Fenton Middle School:

Elementary:	Torrey Hill Intermediate School
	West Shore Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 452

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Fenton Middle School ranks better than 61.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.57. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Fenton Middle School is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Lake Fenton Middle School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Fenton Middle School is $14,036.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Fenton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Fenton Middle School 342^nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Lake Fenton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Lake Fenton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Fenton Community Schools 90^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Fenton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	71.25	240^th	823	70.8%
2008	71.26	252^nd	839	70.0%
2009	73.92	204^th	847	75.9%
2010	77.84	148^th	851	82.6%
2011	83.59	59^th	858	93.1%
2012	87.06	78^th	900	91.3%
2013	82.66	110^th	919	88.0%
2014	81.37	122^nd	921	86.8%
2015	77.71	153^rd	919	83.4%
2016	82.19	124^th	894	86.1%
2017	69.12	191^st	821	76.7%
2018	68.85	245^th	838	70.8%
2019	74.64	154^th	792	80.6%
2021	69.03	159^th	675	76.4%
2022	57.48	275^th	776	64.6%
2023	64.34	252^nd	883	71.5%
2024	54.57	342^nd	897	61.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	44.93	187^th	377	50.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.07	381^st	815	53.3%
2019	70.97	120^th	672	82.1%
2021	81.94	41^st	523	92.2%
2022	62.42	188^th	691	72.8%
2023	69.86	159^th	825	80.7%
2024	62.50	241^st	836	71.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	67.78	222^nd	794	72.0%
2019	74.75	132^nd	658	79.9%
2021	71.60	98^th	521	81.2%
2022	56.61	232^nd	657	64.7%
2023	62.68	222^nd	770	71.2%
2024	54.28	283^rd	771	63.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	66.26	232^nd	797	70.9%
2019	66.84	169^th	639	73.6%
2021	56.42	190^th	540	64.8%
2022	47.90	305^th	658	53.6%
2023	57.06	270^th	776	65.2%
2024	46.59	395^th	786	49.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.48	90^th	246	63.4%
2024	83.47	25^th	257	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.75	269^th	678	60.3%
2019	67.31	170^th	624	72.8%
2021	64.88	162^nd	577	71.9%
2022	49.52	284^th	638	55.5%
2023	54.93	261^st	688	62.1%
2024	43.59	366^th	701	47.8%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Fenton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	356	3	5	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	373
2007	365	6	4	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	391
2008	374	6	1	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	397
2009	413	5	3	11	5	n/a	n/a	1	438
2010	402	4	5	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	422
2011	432	6	3	9	1	2	1	0	454
2012	410	8	5	6	3	3	1	0	436
2013	445	4	6	7	2	3	4	0	471
2014	473	6	4	9	0	2	8	0	502
2015	449	6	1	11	0	1	7	0	475
2016	444	5	2	7	1	0	6	0	465
2017	458	2	8	9	3	0	9	0	489
2018	476	4	4	13	3	0	11	0	511
2019	467	7	1	11	2	0	16	0	504
2020	484	7	1	21	0	1	17	0	531
2021	460	11	1	23	0	1	12	0	508
2022	406	7	1	34	0	1	11	0	460
2023	400	6	0	34	1	0	11	0	452
2024	394	6	0	34	3	0	15	0	452

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 Lake Fenton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	373	18.4	20.3	18
2007	391	20.6	19.0	19.2
2008	397	21.6	18.4	12.6
2009	438	21.0	20.9	21.1
2010	422	22.4	18.8	27.5
2011	454	22.2	20.4	30.2
2012	436	21.4	20.3	15.8
2013	471	21.1	22.2	31.4
2014	502	21.5	23.3	22.1
2015	475	22.0	21.5	23.6
2016	465	22.0	21.1	22.6
2017	489	21.7	22.4	25.2
2018	511	23.7	21.5	26.2
2019	504	22.7	22.1	26.2
2020	531	25.9	20.4	26.4
2021	508	24.9	20.3	26.6
2022	460	29.2	15.7	32
2023	452	27.3	16.5	35.4
2024	452	23.9	18.9	38.1

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 Lake Fenton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	373	18.4	20.3	18
2007	391	20.6	19.0	19.2
2008	397	21.6	18.4	12.6
2009	438	21.0	20.9	21.1
2010	422	22.4	18.8	27.5
2011	454	22.2	20.4	30.2
2012	436	21.4	20.3	15.8
2013	471	21.1	22.2	31.4
2014	502	21.5	23.3	22.1
2015	475	22.0	21.5	23.6
2016	465	22.0	21.1	22.6
2017	489	21.7	22.4	25.2
2018	511	23.7	21.5	26.2
2019	504	22.7	22.1	26.2
2020	531	25.9	20.4	26.4
2021	508	24.9	20.3	26.6
2022	460	29.2	15.7	32
2023	452	27.3	16.5	35.4
2024	452	23.9	18.9	38.1

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 Lake Fenton Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$607 (6.4%)	$8,911 (93.6%)	$9,518
2020	$660 (6.9%)	$8,924 (93.1%)	$9,584
2021	$593 (6.2%)	$8,984 (93.8%)	$9,577
2022	$972 (7.9%)	$11,362 (92.1%)	$12,334
2023	$869 (6.2%)	$13,167 (93.8%)	$14,036

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Fenton 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 154^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 252^nd of 883 Middle schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Fenton Middle School)	55.4	33.3	22.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Fenton Community Schools)	55.4	33.3	22.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Lake Fenton Middle School)	40.5	34.5	6%
6th Grade Math (Lake Fenton Community Schools)	40.5	34.5	6%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Fenton Middle School)	50.3	35.1	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Fenton Community Schools)	50.3	35.1	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Lake Fenton Middle School)	46.6	34	12.6%
7th Grade Math (Lake Fenton Community Schools)	46.6	34	12.6%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lake Fenton Middle School)	40.7	37.4	3.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lake Fenton Community Schools)	40.7	37.4	3.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Fenton Middle School)	75.2	72.7	2.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Fenton Community Schools)	75.2	72.7	2.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Fenton Middle School)	49.7	38	11.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Fenton Community Schools)	49.7	38	11.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	504	452	10.3%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	34	209.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	467	400	14.3%
Two or More Races	16	11	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.2%	35.4%	9.2%

Schools Near Lake Fenton Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Fenton Middle School	Public	6-8	11425 Torrey Rd	Fenton	48430	Genesee County	Lake Fenton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-2209	452	24	18.9	38.1%	394 (87.2%)	6 (1.3%)	34 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	54.6	342^nd of 897 public middle schools	61.9%		64.3	252^nd of 883 public middle schools	71.5%	90	77.9	32.4	32.7	34.2	24.8	23.1	45.1	35.9	$14,036	$869	$13,167
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School	Public	6-8	3255 Donaldson Dr	Fenton	48430	Genesee County	Fenton Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-7700	718	40	18.1	37.0%	621 (86.5%)	7 (1.0%)	44 (6.1%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)	70.8	200^th of 897 public middle schools	77.7%		67.2	226^th of 883 public middle schools	74.4%	26	81.4	38.1	50.5	38.4	38.4	32.8	55.8	35.2	$12,558	$1,230	$11,328
Grand Blanc Middle School West	Public	6-8	1515 E Reid Rd	Grand Blanc	48439	Genesee County	Grand Blanc Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-7311	798	42	18.8	59.6%	450 (56.4%)	194 (24.3%)	53 (6.6%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	81 (10.2%)	51.8	380^th of 897 public middle schools	57.6%		44.4	466^th of 883 public middle schools	47.2%	86	71.6	22.4	37.7	36.9	20.5	24.7	46.8	32.4	$13,349	$1,336	$12,012
Holly Middle School	Public	6-8	14470 N Holly Rd	Holly	48442	Oakland County	Holly Area School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 328-3400	663	40	16.5	53.5%	551 (83.1%)	17 (2.6%)	41 (6.2%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.8%)	45.2	462^nd of 897 public middle schools	48.5%		48.9	402^nd of 883 public middle schools	54.5%	60	61.5	30.8	33.3	26.6	31.0	32.5	34.1	19.4	$14,654	$1,372	$13,282
Linden Middle School	Public	6-8	15425 Lobdell Rd	Linden	48451	Genesee County	Linden Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-0710	581	32	18.1	31.5%	518 (89.2%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.6%)	72.5	188^th of 897 public middle schools	79.0%		73	179^th of 883 public middle schools	79.7%	9	72.4	49.2	30.6	41.2	43.2	46.0	49.5	39.9	$12,193	$1,335	$10,858
CarmanAinsworth Middle School	Public	6-8	1409 W Maple Ave	Flint	48507	Genesee County	Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 591-6202	628	37	16.7	91.7%	152 (24.2%)	353 (56.2%)	34 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (14.0%)	13.5	782^nd of 897 public middle schools	12.8%		10.1	804^th of 883 public middle schools	8.9%	22	47.3	9.1	16.7	14.2	6.5	6.0	20.0	9.9	$17,777	$3,009	$14,768
Swartz Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	8230 Crapo St	Swartz Creek	48473	Genesee County	Swartz Creek Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-1705	754	44	16.9	56.1%	572 (75.9%)	68 (9.0%)	46 (6.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.5%)	39.4	520^th of 897 public middle schools	42.0%		41	502^nd of 883 public middle schools	43.1%	18	67.1	21.4	26.5	38.1	15.2	22.4	31.6	22.8	$14,453	$1,347	$13,106
Grand Blanc Middle School East	Public	6-8	6100 Perry Rd	Grand Blanc	48439	Genesee County	Grand Blanc Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-3467	881	49	17.8	33.0%	597 (67.8%)	125 (14.2%)	44 (5.0%)	47 (5.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.4%)	79.9	131^st of 897 public middle schools	85.4%		79	139^th of 883 public middle schools	84.3%	8	81.0	32.7	51.2	58.1	40.1	45.9	56.3	45.1	$12,553	$1,012	$11,542
Bendle Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2294 E Bristol Rd	Burton	48529	Genesee County	Bendle Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 591-3385	214	17	12.7	91.1%	152 (71.0%)	21 (9.8%)	19 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.8%)	13.1	789^th of 897 public middle schools	12.0%		9.4	810^th of 883 public middle schools	8.3%	21	45.6	7.4	12.9	15.4	4.8	9.2	19.1	10.3	$17,126	$3,373	$13,754
Goodrich Middle School	Public	6-8	7480 Gale Rd	Goodrich	48438	Genesee County	Goodrich Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-4210	443	22	19.9	23.3%	400 (90.3%)	10 (2.3%)	22 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	60.9	278^th of 897 public middle schools	69.0%		65	246^th of 883 public middle schools	72.1%	32	74.1	35.4	32.3	37.6	27.8	39.6	45.2	32.5	$13,000	$578	$12,422

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