White Lake Middle School

Summary:

White Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Huron Valley Schools district, with a student population of 532 in the predominantly White (over 91%) community of White Lake, Michigan.

While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 173 out of 792 Michigan middle schools in 2018-2019 to 306 out of 897 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars over the same period, its performance on state assessments is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in math and science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade M-Step math proficiency rate was 31.4%, compared to 38.9% for the district and 31% for the state. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.9% in 2019-2020 to 25.9% in 2022-2023. The school's performance on state assessments for students with special needs and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds is notably lower than the overall student population, with rankings in the bottom 20-30% of Michigan middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Muir Middle School and Oak Valley Middle School, which are also part of the Huron Valley Schools district, have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, White Lake Middle School outperforms some of the nearby schools in the Waterford and Walled Lake school districts, such as Mason Middle School and Pierce Middle School, which have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1450 Bogie Lake Rd
       White Lake, MI  48383-2773


(248) 684-8004

District: Huron Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,563 Help


Students who attend White Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lakeland High School

Feeder schools for White Lake Middle School:

Elementary:    Lakewood Elementary School
    Oxbow Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Compare Details White Lake Middle School ranks better than 65.9% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (91.4%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Lake Middle School is 19.2. 1 middle schools in the Huron Valley Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Lake Middle School is $13,563. 1 middle schools in the Huron Valley Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Lake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks White Lake Middle School 306th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See White Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Huron Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Huron Valley Schools 176th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Lake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at White Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.41 285th 806 64.6%
2007 73.33 211th 823 74.4%
2008 73.28 213th 839 74.6%
2009 78.35 137th 847 83.8%
2010 77.55 154th 851 81.9%
2011 75.53 177th 858 79.4%
2012 79.08 151st 900 83.2%
2013 80.58 128th 919 86.1%
2014 77.80 156th 921 83.1%
2015 75.55 171st 919 81.4%
2016 70.35 224th 894 74.9%
2017 71.99 172nd 821 79.0%
2018 72.54 210th 838 74.9%
2019 72.94 173rd 792 78.2%
2021 63.21 189th 675 72.0%
2022 61.56 239th 776 69.2%
2023 59.20 289th 883 67.3%
2024 57.62 306th 897 65.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.10 142nd 377 62.3%
2019 26.66 60th 76 21.1%
2023 18.63 182nd 199 8.5%
2024 25.24 163rd 201 18.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.22 343rd 815 57.9%
2019 62.26 202nd 672 69.9%
2021 37.85 335th 523 35.9%
2022 37.69 447th 691 35.3%
2023 30.69 585th 825 29.1%
2024 31.48 581st 836 30.5%
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Rank History for Female students at White Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.24 183rd 794 77.0%
2019 68.60 169th 658 74.3%
2021 62.09 144th 521 72.4%
2022 56.77 230th 657 65.0%
2023 46.83 372nd 770 51.7%
2024 55.34 274th 771 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at White Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.39 204th 797 74.4%
2019 70.03 154th 639 75.9%
2021 52.67 207th 540 61.7%
2022 57.50 226th 658 65.7%
2023 61.28 233rd 776 70.0%
2024 50.67 338th 786 57.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.81 116th 266 56.4%
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Rank History for White students at White Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.01 225th 678 66.8%
2019 67.31 169th 624 72.9%
2021 59.71 193rd 577 66.6%
2022 54.20 252nd 638 60.5%
2023 49.13 309th 688 55.1%
2024 45.44 343rd 701 51.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Open Quote They work really hard and make sure time is available for extra learning. Also they make sure no matter what financial state you are in you can participate in school activities. Finally the sports have open tryouts so and the tryouts are fair for everyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for White Lake Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 685 2 2 0 8 n/a n/a 0 697
1989 666 3 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 676
1990 677 4 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 689
1991 711 3 2 2 16 n/a n/a 0 734
1992 728 1 1 1 15 n/a n/a 0 746
1993 767 1 1 1 12 n/a n/a 0 782
1994 758 1 1 3 18 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 580 5 2 5 13 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 580 5 2 5 13 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 590 4 2 1 10 n/a n/a 0 607
1998 629 2 1 4 19 n/a n/a 0 655
1999 641 3 2 9 19 n/a n/a 0 674
2000 601 2 1 10 18 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 576 5 3 7 10 n/a n/a 0 601
2002 591 4 4 8 10 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 591 4 4 8 10 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 640 3 3 7 16 n/a n/a 0 669
2005 653 5 3 6 18 n/a n/a 0 685
2006 618 9 3 9 11 n/a n/a 1 651
2007 582 6 4 16 10 n/a n/a 4 622
2008 584 6 6 18 12 n/a n/a 2 628
2009 550 4 5 23 12 n/a n/a 0 594
2010 548 8 10 18 12 n/a n/a 1 597
2011 538 9 13 24 17 1 9 0 611
2012 671 20 13 24 16 1 8 0 753
2013 727 17 9 25 14 1 10 0 803
2014 715 14 7 24 10 1 5 0 776
2015 709 13 8 32 7 0 8 0 777
2016 663 9 5 35 7 0 10 0 729
2017 663 12 6 36 5 0 10 0 732
2018 626 7 5 37 4 1 11 0 691
2019 584 10 4 38 2 1 14 0 653
2020 586 6 4 38 2 1 14 0 651
2021 441 4 2 20 0 0 9 0 476
2022 494 6 6 22 0 0 12 0 540
2023 486 6 3 24 1 0 12 0 532

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 White Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 697 n/a n/a n/a
1989 676 n/a n/a 5.6
1990 689 41.0 16.8 4.4
1991 734 n/a n/a n/a
1992 746 n/a n/a 6.6
1993 782 n/a 0.0 6.5
1994 781 40.0 19.5 5.6
1995 605 28.6 21.2 5.8
1996 605 28.6 21.2 5.8
1997 607 30.0 20.2 5.4
1998 655 31.0 21.1 7.3
1999 674 33.0 20.4 7.4
2000 632 28.0 22.6 12.3
2001 601 31.0 19.4 12.1
2002 617 32.4 19.0 17.2
2003 617 32.4 19.0 17.2
2004 669 32.0 20.9 18.8
2005 685 32.9 20.8 20.3
2006 651 31.5 20.7 20.2
2007 622 27.7 22.5 18.3
2008 628 28.3 22.2 20.9
2009 594 28.8 20.6 21.5
2010 597 28.3 21.0 26.5
2011 611 28.2 21.6 30.1
2012 753 34.2 22.0 32.3
2013 803 36.8 21.8 31.5
2014 776 36.8 21.0 30.8
2015 777 36.0 21.5 23.4
2016 729 34.0 21.4 22.2
2017 732 35.6 20.5 24.2
2018 691 35.5 19.4 30.5
2019 653 32.6 20.0 31.1
2020 651 32.2 20.1 30.3
2021 476 24.9 19.0 29.2
2022 540 27.6 19.5 31.7
2023 532 27.5 19.2 36.7

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 White Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 697 n/a n/a n/a
1989 676 n/a n/a 5.6
1990 689 41.0 16.8 4.4
1991 734 n/a n/a n/a
1992 746 n/a n/a 6.6
1993 782 n/a 0.0 6.5
1994 781 40.0 19.5 5.6
1995 605 28.6 21.2 5.8
1996 605 28.6 21.2 5.8
1997 607 30.0 20.2 5.4
1998 655 31.0 21.1 7.3
1999 674 33.0 20.4 7.4
2000 632 28.0 22.6 12.3
2001 601 31.0 19.4 12.1
2002 617 32.4 19.0 17.2
2003 617 32.4 19.0 17.2
2004 669 32.0 20.9 18.8
2005 685 32.9 20.8 20.3
2006 651 31.5 20.7 20.2
2007 622 27.7 22.5 18.3
2008 628 28.3 22.2 20.9
2009 594 28.8 20.6 21.5
2010 597 28.3 21.0 26.5
2011 611 28.2 21.6 30.1
2012 753 34.2 22.0 32.3
2013 803 36.8 21.8 31.5
2014 776 36.8 21.0 30.8
2015 777 36.0 21.5 23.4
2016 729 34.0 21.4 22.2
2017 732 35.6 20.5 24.2
2018 691 35.5 19.4 30.5
2019 653 32.6 20.0 31.1
2020 651 32.2 20.1 30.3
2021 476 24.9 19.0 29.2
2022 540 27.6 19.5 31.7
2023 532 27.5 19.2 36.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White Lake Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $455 (4.4%) $9,862 (95.6%) $10,318
2020 $435 (4.2%) $10,018 (95.8%) $10,453
2021 $938 (7.9%) $10,866 (92.1%) $11,804
2022 $1,019 (8.6%) $10,820 (91.4%) $11,839
2023 $1,031 (7.6%) $12,532 (92.4%) $13,563

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Lake Middle School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 173rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 289th of 883 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (White Lake Middle School)55.929.7
 26.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)54.740.7
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (White Lake Middle School)47.729.7
 18%
   6th Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)53.439.3
 14.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (White Lake Middle School)54.734.8
 19.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)51.541.9
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (White Lake Middle School)39.531.1
 8.4%
   7th Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)46.540.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (White Lake Middle School)28.828.5
 0.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Huron Valley Schools)40.538
 2.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (White Lake Middle School)71.767.5
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)76.972.3
 4.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (White Lake Middle School)58.440.5
 17.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Huron Valley Schools)61.944.1
 17.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653532
 18.5%
African American106
 40%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic3824
 36.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White584486
 16.8%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%36.7%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about White Lake Middle School

White Lake Middle School ranks 306th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended White Lake Middle School.

Students at White Lake Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend White Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Lakeland High School


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