Serving 28 students in grades 5-12, Lamphere Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Lamphere Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Lamphere Center's student population of 28 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Lamphere Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamphere Center?
The graduation rate of Lamphere Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lamphere Center?
28 students attend Lamphere Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lamphere Center students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamphere Center?
Lamphere Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lamphere Center offer ?
Lamphere Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamphere Center part of?
Lamphere Center is part of Lamphere Public Schools.
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