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Lamphere Public Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Madison Heights.

Students
2,416
Schools
7
Spent per student
$19,138
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
The gist

What stands out about Lamphere Public Schools

  • School Grade B: better than 64% of Michigan districts
  • Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
  • Spends 16% more per student than the MI average
  • 16 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Shields.

PK–52 elementary schoolsSwan Valley School District
6–8Swan Valley Middle SchoolSwan Valley School District
9–12Swan Valley High SchoolSwan Valley School District

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency28%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts49%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 82.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$19,138 per student · 16% above MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 56%Support & administration 39%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 44%State 47%Federal 9%

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

Enrollment over time
2,307’20
2,261’21
2,317’22
2,368’23
2,416’24

Up 4.7% since 2020.

Students
White 65%Black 14%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 7%Asian 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

7 public schools.

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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