Top Rankings
Lake Orion Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,731 students in Lake Orion Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lake Orion Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
6,731 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lake Orion Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
278 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
694 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
187 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
5,026 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
536 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
580
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
487
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
454
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
514
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
443
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
468
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
531
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
468
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
516
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
565
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
556
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
546
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
583
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
20
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,019 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$142 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,290
$18,370
Spending / Student
$21,019
$17,559
Best Lake Orion Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webber School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3191 W Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
244 Stadium Dr
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Scripps Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
Paint Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Indianwood Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Waldon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 E Jackson St
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Orion Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2,174 students
Rank: #88.
Oakview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
917 Lake George Rd
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Oakland, MI 48363
(248) 693-0321
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Orion Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1010.
Carpenter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2290 Flintridge St
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1111.
Pine Tree Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1212.
Learning Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1313.
community Educational resource center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5430
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5430
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,731 students.
What is the rank of Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District is ranked #65 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
75% of Lake Orion Community Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Orion Community Schools School District?
Lake Orion Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Orion Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,019 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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