South Lake Schools

The South Lake Schools district in Michigan serves students from four schools: two elementary schools (Elmwood Elementary and Avalon Elementary), one middle school (South Lake Middle School), and one high school (South Lake High School).

Elmwood Elementary stands out with a diverse student population and higher-than-average performance on state assessments, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts. In contrast, South Lake High School has a majority African American student population and significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to state averages, with only 15% proficient or better in 11th grade Science and 27.7% in 11th grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

Across the South Lake Schools district, chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, ranging from 36% to 50.1%. Additionally, all schools in the district have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. While the district's performance is currently below state averages, the data suggests that there may be pockets of success, such as the relatively higher performance at Elmwood Elementary, which could be leveraged to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.