A
Very Good
90/100

Lake Center Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 10011 PORTAGE RD, Portage, MI 49002
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 79th percentile in Michigan
Growth
A
Students gain 1.15 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 78th percentile
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

90
Repit Score
out of 100
516
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%79/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%78/100Students gain 1.15 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.23 in 2009–19; 75th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% 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 −6 points worse 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 proficiency67% (+21 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+35 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
White67%72%reading +12 pts, math +21 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading -1 pts, math +14 pts63rd 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 10011 PORTAGE RD
City Portage
ZIP Code 49002
District 2628950
NCES School ID 262895006488
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49002

Understanding the community around Lake Center Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,498
Per Capita Income $38,652
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,900
Median Rent $896
Owner-Occupied 69.5%
Renter-Occupied 30.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lake Center Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.9%
Hispanic/Latino 8.1%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Asian 4.5%
Black 1.9%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 516
Teachers (FTE) 31.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lake Center Elementary School?
Lake Center Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Lake Center Elementary School?
Lake Center Elementary School has 516 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Lake Center Elementary School serve?
Lake Center Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lake Center Elementary School receive per student?
Lake Center Elementary School receives $14,432 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lake Center Elementary School in 49002 ▼
Avg Home Value
$280,033
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,512
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
30.5%

Other Schools in 49002

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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