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South Lake Middle School vs. Kennedy Middle School

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School Overview

School
South Lake Middle School
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Bottom 50%
Kennedy Middle School
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
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10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades 6-8, South Lake Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
292 students
695 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Lake Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Lake Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2778 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1839 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Lake Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
27%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Lake Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Lake Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Lake Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Lake Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kennedy Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
97
259
Grade 7 Students
100
224
Grade 8 Students
95
212

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Lake Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Lake Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Lake Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
63%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Lake Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Lake Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Lake Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Lake Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Lake Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Lake Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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