Summary:
Zip code 49651 is home to just one middle school, Lake City Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 265 students within the Lake City Area School District.
For parents, the standout story here is that Lake City Middle School is a high-poverty, high-performing school. With 66.79% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school still earns a 4-star state ranking (76th percentile) for 2025-2026, up from the 65th percentile just two years prior. Its biggest academic strength is mathematics, where proficiency rates consistently beat state averages across all grades—for example, 7th-grade math hit 48.6% versus the state's 33.3%, and 8th-grade PSAT math reached 43.5% versus 33.2%. The school also shines in 8th-grade science, with a 65.5% proficiency rate that is 26.3 points above the state average. However, 6th-grade English Language Arts is a notable weak spot at 28.3% proficiency, a sharp drop from the prior year's 46.1% and well below the state's 37.5%.
Beyond test scores, the school demonstrates strong engagement. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 18.8%, far lower than the district's 28.6% and the state's 27.9%, which is especially impressive given the high poverty level. The district spends $13,403 per student and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 to 1. While 7th-grade ELA (50%) and 8th-grade social studies (52.4%) also exceed state averages, the 6th-grade ELA decline is worth monitoring. Overall, this is a school that excels in math and science while keeping students in class, making it a solid choice for families in the area despite the challenges associated with its demographics.
Thank you for your feedback!