Enrollment
309
Middle
DISTRICT 346 · STATE 502
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS·NCES 263222006749
South Lake Middle School
21621 CALIFORNIA ST, SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080 · (586) 435-1301 · Macomb County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL309 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
185 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 109 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 101 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 99 | 32% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
South Lake Middle School→South Lake High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within South Lake Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Lake Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Middle School this school | 309 | 59.9% | N/A |
| American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary WESTLAND | 289 | 60.9% | 35.7% |
| Summit Academy North Middle School ROMULUS | 385 | 67.8% | N/A |
| Clarenceville Middle School LIVONIA | 370 | 69.5% | N/A |
| Hillside Middle School KALAMAZOO | 476 | 60.1% | 27.7% |
| John D Pierce Middle School REDFORD | 577 | 62.7% | 29.4% |
Matched among Michigan middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Lake Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Macomb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 309 | #366 of 491 | #35 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.8:1 | #245 of 436 | #10 of 37 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.3% | #102 of 437 | #13 of 37 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.9% | #147 of 477 | #15 of 38 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.9% | #216 of 339 | #20 of 31 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
309
-22 (-7%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 309
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
was 19.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 309 | 17.4 | 17.8:1 | 60% (185) |
| 2023-24 | 292 | 21.4 | 13.7:1 | 66% (193) |
| 2022-23 | 299 | 18.2 | 16.4:1 | 66% (198) |
| 2020-21 | 331 | 17 | 19.5:1 | 61% (203) |
| 2017-18 | 343 | 19.3 | 17.8:1 | 70% (240) |
| 2015-16 | 376 | 20 | 18.8:1 | 69% (260) |
| 2010-11 | 456 | 25 | 18.2:1 | 53% (243) |
| 2000-01 | 376 | 24 | 15.7:1 | 13% (50) |
| 1990-91 | 309 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Lake Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (343 to 309); teachers down 10% (19.3 to 17.4).
About South Lake Middle School
South Lake Middle School is a small middle school for students in SAINT CLAIR SHORES, Michigan. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend the school, which enrolls 309 students. For comparison, middle schools in Michigan average about 502 students.
South Lake Middle School is one school in South Lake Schools, a system of 4 schools with 1,385 students.
By race and ethnicity, South Lake Middle School is 63% Black. Other reported shares: 22% White, 10% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. That is higher than the 13% Black share among all Macomb County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at South Lake Middle School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 54%.
The school reported 17.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 17.8:1. Across middle schools in Michigan, the average ratio is about 17.5:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 60%. It compares with 52% for public schools in Macomb County.
Macomb County census figures show that median household income is about $77,837, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. South Lake Middle School is among the 236 public schools in Macomb County.
The nearest other public school, South Lake High School, is about 0.5 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of South Lake Middle School.
South Lake Middle School is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 7%, from 331 to 309. Its ratio of students to teachers was 19.5:1 in 2020-21, and 17.8:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for South Lake Middle School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Macomb County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
879,853
Census ACS
Median income
$77,837
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
236
115,743 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Lake Schools
- South Lake High SchoolHigh · 426 students
- Avalon Elementary SchoolElementary · 345 students
- Elmwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 305 students
Other schools in SAINT CLAIR SHORES
- Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 1,319 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 990 students
- Lake Shore High SchoolHigh · 914 students
- Kennedy Middle SchoolMiddle · 710 students
- Princeton Elementary SchoolElementary · 652 students
- Rodgers Elementary SchoolElementary · 534 students
Other South Lake Middle schools
One other US public school is named South Lake Middle. South Lake Middle School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- South Lake MiddleIrvine, CA · 652 students
Nearby schools
- South Lake High School0.5 mi · 426
- Avalon Elementary School0.6 mi · 345
- Elmwood Elementary School0.7 mi · 305
- Harper Woods Middle School1.2 mi · 353
- Parcells Middle School1.2 mi · 671
- Stevens T Mason Elementary School1.2 mi · 274
Frequently asked questions
About South Lake Middle SchoolHow many students attend South Lake Middle School?
South Lake Middle School enrolls approximately 309 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does South Lake Middle School serve?
South Lake Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at South Lake Middle School is approximately 17.8:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is South Lake Middle School?
South Lake Middle School reports a student body of 22% White, 4% Hispanic, 63% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is South Lake Middle School in?
South Lake Middle School is part of South Lake Schools.
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