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Laker Middle School

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Laker Middle School ranks 378 th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

378^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Laker Middle School is a public middle school located in Pigeon, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 234 students. The school is part of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools district, which is ranked 199 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Laker Middle School's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step Math for 6th and 7th grades were 23.9% and 21.1%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 31.5% and 33.3%. However, the school's performance in M-Step English Language Arts and PSAT English Language Arts is closer to or slightly above the state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 29.5% and 30.8% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, respectively.

Despite these challenges, Laker Middle School has performed exceptionally well in serving its special education student population, ranking 24th out of 244 Michigan middle schools in 2024-2025. The school's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger also suggests that it has maintained a stable level of academic achievement, and the data shows some differences in academic achievement between male and female students, indicating that the school may need to explore strategies to address any gender-based achievement gaps.

225

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,812

Per pupil spending ?

46.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755-9585

(989) 453-4600

District: Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

Students who attend Laker Middle School usually attend:

High:

Laker High School

Feeder schools for Laker Middle School:

Elementary:

Laker Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Michigan avg41%

378^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

199^th of 613Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	52.8	378 of 890	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	409 of 897	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.2	439 of 883	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.4	477 of 776	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.2	392 of 675	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.1	340 of 792	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.3	361 of 838	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.1	347 of 821	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.6	492 of 894	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.4	413 of 919	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.5	482 of 921	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.7	310 of 919	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.8	423 of 900	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.3	321 of 858	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.5	417 of 851	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.6	399 of 847	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.9	345 of 839	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.9	232 of 823	71.8%	★★★★☆
2006	64.9	325 of 806	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	376 of 789	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	244 of 771	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.4	418 of 770	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	453 of 657	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.2	177 of 521	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.6	251 of 658	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	267 of 794	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	542 of 832	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	502 of 836	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.1	612 of 825	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.7	568 of 691	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.8	324 of 672	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	288 of 815	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	356 of 798	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.8	495 of 786	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.9	443 of 776	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.8	431 of 658	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	18.5	473 of 540	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.2	409 of 639	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.4	411 of 797	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	24 of 244	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	30.8	281 of 377	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	41.4	392 of 696	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.3	410 of 701	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.8	492 of 688	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.7	499 of 638	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.8	387 of 577	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	368 of 624	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.7	367 of 678	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)90th percentile+33 vs school

Male (2025)55th percentile~ school

Female (2025)52nd percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)35th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies53%+6 vs state

Science44%+3 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Mathematics24%-6 vs state

Math22%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)		M-Step Math (2025)		M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laker Middle School	Public	6-8	6136 Pigeon Rd	Pigeon	48755	Huron County	Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 453-4600	225	13	16.9	46.7%	205 (91.1%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	52.8	378^th of 890 public middle schools	57.5%		49.1	409^th of 897 public middle schools	54.4%	31	65.9	24.4	42.3	38.0	23.9	21.1	44.4	53.1	$13,812	$1,192	$12,620

Frequently Asked Questions about Laker Middle School

What high school do graduates of Laker Middle School attend?

Students who attend Laker Middle School usually go on to attend Laker High School

Is Laker Middle School a good school?

Laker Middle School ranks 378^th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Laker Middle School?

Students at Laker Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Laker Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 225 students attended Laker Middle School.

What district is Laker Middle School in?

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

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