Top Rankings
Lakeview School District (Calhoun) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,787 students in Lakeview School District (Calhoun). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lakeview School District (Calhoun) have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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
3,508 Schools
# Students
3,787 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeview School District (Calhoun), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#426 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
50%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,050
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,580
$17,693
Best Lakeview School District (Calhoun) Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1184 24th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15060 Helmer Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 1,129 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Prairieview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeview School District (Calhoun)?
Lakeview School District (Calhoun) manages 7 public schools serving 3,787 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview School District (Calhoun)?
Lakeview School District (Calhoun) is ranked #436 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview School District (Calhoun)?
50% of Lakeview School District (Calhoun) 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 School District (Calhoun)?
Lakeview School District (Calhoun) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lakeview School District (Calhoun)'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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