Summary:
The two middle-level schools in Spring Lake Public Schools, located in the lakeshore community of Spring Lake, Michigan, serve grades 5 through 8 across a shared campus and consistently rank among the top-performing schools in the state.
Spring Lake Middle School (grades 7-8) holds a top-50 state ranking, placing in the 94th-96th percentile of Michigan middle schools with a 5-star rating. Its standout performance is 8th-grade English Language Arts on the PSAT, where 84.5% of students are proficient—nearly 20 points above the state average. The school also posts strong M-Step results, with 7th-grade ELA at 69.8% proficiency and 8th-grade social studies at 70.3%, both roughly 20-31 points above state norms. Spring Lake Intermediate School (grades 5-6) shows equally impressive results, particularly in 6th-grade math, where 71.3% of students are proficient—a remarkable 39.4 points above the state average. Across all subjects and grade levels at both schools, proficiency rates run 20 to 40 percentage points higher than Michigan averages, with the intermediate school often leading in math and science.
Families will find a highly supportive learning environment. Chronic absenteeism is just 9.7% at the intermediate school and 12.0% at the middle school, compared to a 27.9% state average. Per-student spending is robust at roughly $16,000, and student-teacher ratios are favorable (15.3:1 and 16.2:1). One area to watch is 8th-grade science, which dropped from 76.5% to 64.3% proficiency year-over-year, and 5th-grade social studies, which, at 52%, is the lowest score in the district—though still 24.5 points above the state. The smooth academic transition between campuses is evident, with strong 6th-grade skills carrying into 7th grade. Overall, these schools deliver exceptional, consistent results, making them an excellent choice for families prioritizing rigorous academics and strong attendance.
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