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Spring Lake Public Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Spring Lake, Crockery and Spring Lake.

Students
2,271
Schools
6
Spent per student
$15,823
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Debt
$63.9M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Spring Lake Public Schools

  • School Grade A+: better than 98% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 37 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 29 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 14 pts above the state
  • 16 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 6.1% since 2020
  • Debt of $63.9M, about $28,159 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Howe.

K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency72%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 82.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,823 per student · 4% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 32%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 42%State 55%Federal 4%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,419’20
2,374’21
2,326’22
2,293’23
2,271’24

Down 6.1% since 2020.

Students
White 90%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

6 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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