Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District

15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015-2903
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,787 students in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,787 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 83% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#460 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.56
# American Indian Students
11 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
455 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
489 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
500 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
13%
18%
# White Students
1,874 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
50%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
453 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
257
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
256
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
259
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
295
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
309
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
354
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,050 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,580 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,050
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,580
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15060 Helmer Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #44.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1184 24th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #77.
Prairieview School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Grades: PK-4
| 247 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,787 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District is ranked #456 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
50% of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District?
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,580 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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