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Inland Lakes Schools School District

4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749-9457
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 641 students in Inland Lakes Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Inland Lakes Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
641 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Inland Lakes Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#592 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
35%
27%
45%
20-24%
38%
(21-22)
80-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,864 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,739
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,864
$17,693

Best Inland Lakes Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Inland Lakes Schools School District?
Inland Lakes Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 641 students.
What is the rank of Inland Lakes Schools School District?
Inland Lakes Schools School District is ranked #580 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Inland Lakes Schools School District?
89% of Inland Lakes Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Inland Lakes Schools School District?
Inland Lakes Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Inland Lakes Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,864 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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