C+
Average
66/100

Sister Lakes Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 68079 M 152, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
168
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%45/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−14 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -11 pts, math -17 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -18 pts, math -12 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -4 pts, math -9 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 68079 M 152
City Benton Harbor
ZIP Code 49022
District 2612150
NCES School ID 261215004923
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49022

Understanding the community around Sister Lakes Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,647
Per Capita Income $25,890
Poverty Rate 31.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 83.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,700
Median Rent $778
Owner-Occupied 58.1%
Renter-Occupied 41.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sister Lakes Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.3%
Hispanic/Latino 33.9%
Two or More Races 5.4%
American Indian 1.8%
Black 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 168
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sister Lakes Elementary School?
Sister Lakes Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sister Lakes Elementary School?
Sister Lakes Elementary School has 168 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Sister Lakes Elementary School serve?
Sister Lakes Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sister Lakes Elementary School receive per student?
Sister Lakes Elementary School receives $15,512 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sister Lakes Elementary School in 49022 ▼
Avg Home Value
$161,783
Avg Monthly Rent
$978
1-Year Change
+11.1%
% Renters
41.9%

Other Schools in 49022

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026