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Three Lakes Academy

Summary:

Three Lakes Academy is a public charter elementary school in Curtis, Michigan, serving 104 students in grades PK-6. The school has shown strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in several subjects on the M-STEP assessment. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, over 50% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of around 40%.

Despite serving a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Three Lakes Academy has maintained relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,502 to $15,102 over the past four school years. The school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students has also improved significantly, from 1059 out of 1397 Michigan elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 310 out of 1381 in 2023-2024.

However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.8% in 2018-2019 to 27.7% in 2022-2023. This trend is worth further investigation to understand the underlying causes and implement strategies to improve student attendance. Additionally, the data provided does not include information about surrounding schools in the Curtis, Michigan area, making it difficult to draw meaningful comparisons to Three Lakes Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

 W17540 Main St
       Curtis, MI  49820-9655

(906) 586-6631

District: Three Lakes Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
503rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,963 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
American Indian:
14.4%
Hispanic:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Three Lakes Academy ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Three Lakes Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), American Indian (14.4%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Three Lakes Academy is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Lakes Academy is $13,963.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Three Lakes Academy 503rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Three Lakes Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Three Lakes Academy 178th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Three Lakes Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Three Lakes Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 35.40 1135th 1566 27.5%
2013 40.76 1007th 1563 35.6%
2014 45.47 910th 1533 40.6%
2015 52.70 763rd 1580 51.7%
2016 60.42 600th 1548 61.2%
2017 49.33 699th 1466 52.3%
2018 27.78 1106th 1448 23.6%
2023 51.65 668th 1470 54.6%
2024 63.57 503rd 1486 66.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Three Lakes Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.98 1059th 1397 24.2%
2023 65.90 343rd 1350 74.6%
2024 69.13 310th 1381 77.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Three Lakes Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.43 1074th 1253 14.3%
2023 35.79 796th 1198 33.6%
2024 49.56 585th 1204 51.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Three Lakes Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 50.63 460th 900 48.9%
2013 57.61 371st 919 59.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a teacher
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Open Quote Three Lakes is a QWK2LRN research school. Three Lakes was a zero percentile Priority school in the 2012-2013 school year. They now rank in Michigan's 61st percentile. Three Lakes became the first school in America to document a solution to the bloom 2 Sigma problem:
http://web.mit.edu/5.95/readings/bloom-two-sigma.pdf
Three Lakes 5th grade students (2 Sigma experiment cohort when 3rd graders) are also the first cohort to demonstrate a predicted outcome of solving the 2 Sigma problem, the "Pig in the Python effect" . Please see the bulge in proficiency scores for 5th grade. Three Lakes 5th grade students outperform the Michigan averages in Math, Reading and Social Studies by up to 4 Sigma. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Three Lakes Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2011 74 0 0 3 0 0 13 0 90
2012 75 0 0 3 1 0 17 0 96
2013 78 0 0 2 1 0 11 0 92
2014 85 1 0 0 16 0 0 0 102
2015 71 1 0 1 14 0 1 0 88
2016 72 1 0 1 23 0 0 0 97
2017 78 1 0 1 20 0 1 0 101
2018 100 2 0 0 16 0 0 0 118
2019 96 3 1 0 16 0 0 0 116
2020 90 1 0 0 13 1 0 0 105
2021 87 1 0 1 15 1 0 0 105
2022 77 1 0 1 13 1 0 0 93
2023 86 0 0 3 15 0 0 0 104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Three Lakes Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 62 3.5 17.7 61.3
2011 90 6.8 13.2 70
2012 96 8.0 12.0 67.7
2013 92 7.0 13.1 35.9
2014 102 8.7 11.7 66.7
2015 88 9.0 9.7 62.5
2016 97 9.0 10.7 71.1
2017 101 11.2 8.9 71.3
2018 118 10.5 11.1 72.9
2019 116 10.5 10.9 72.4
2020 105 10.6 9.9 72.4
2021 105 8.6 12.2 77.1
2022 93 10.1 9.2 68.8
2023 104 8.1 12.8 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Three Lakes Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 62 3.5 17.7 61.3
2011 90 6.8 13.2 70
2012 96 8.0 12.0 67.7
2013 92 7.0 13.1 35.9
2014 102 8.7 11.7 66.7
2015 88 9.0 9.7 62.5
2016 97 9.0 10.7 71.1
2017 101 11.2 8.9 71.3
2018 118 10.5 11.1 72.9
2019 116 10.5 10.9 72.4
2020 105 10.6 9.9 72.4
2021 105 8.6 12.2 77.1
2022 93 10.1 9.2 68.8
2023 104 8.1 12.8 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Three Lakes Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,529 (13.4%) $9,854 (86.6%) $11,383
2020 $1,837 (15.4%) $10,062 (84.6%) $11,899
2021 $1,858 (16.2%) $9,645 (83.9%) $11,502
2022 $4,023 (26.6%) $11,079 (73.4%) $15,102
2023 $2,826 (20.2%) $11,137 (79.8%) $13,963

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Lakes Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students116104
 10.3%
African American30
 100%
American Indian1615
 6.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White9686
 10.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%75%
 2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Three Lakes Academy

Students at Three Lakes Academy are 83% White, 14% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Three Lakes Academy.

Three Lakes Academy ranks 503rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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