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St. Paul Lutheran School - Lapeer

Private | PK-8 | 165 students

We teach the way of Christ. How to live and how to witness for Him.

Living in Lapeer

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $82,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $720.

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5 stars

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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

What a fantastic year! It was amazing to see how much my preschooler has grown. The new curriculum is fantastic! I love the way that letters (both upper and lower case) were presented this year through songs, projects, and play. My son would come home each day and sing me their new letter song and was proud to hang his letter of the week on our letter wall. I appreciated the teacher sending "homework" assignments home periodically to help develop cutting and writing skills. As a parent, it is great to be able to reinforce at home what my child is learning at school. Each time I volunteered in the classroom it was such a treat to see all of the creative ways math and literacy skills were being taught. From patterns, to counting, to letters, cutting, and writing skills St. Paul Preschool has it all! We can't wait to see what the 4 year old class has in store for us next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2013

Though I love this school, I do have to say that I was disappointed with my child's first year of pre-school. I'm not really sure how our child is supposed to be ready for kindergarten when she can't even identify all of her letters or numbers yet (something...silly me, I thought she would have been shown and taught). I will give this school another chance and hope and pray that my child learns more in the next level of pre-school than she appeared to in the first, otherwise, she won't be ready. My child can already do handprints and paint...she doesn't need to be taught that or have that as a main focus in pre-school. She's there to learn, if I wanted her to spend her short time in class painting and eating snacks then I would have just put her in daycare.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2010

This school is fantastic!! This is my daughters second year at St. Paul and I have not been disappointed yet. The curriculum is challenging and the teachers are helpful and really care about my child. My daughter will be attending until eighth grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2010

St. Paul Lutheran School has everything a family could want. An expanded Child Care Center, a preschool, a K-8 school, and has its home in the same building as the church. A great environment for children and parents.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 18, 2009

St. Paul School is a great place to be a student and a parent. We chose St. Paul for kindergarten and couldn't be happier. Our kids are so far beyond public school it is amazing! It is the best education out there in Lapeer County - bar none. I always get asked two questions about St. Paul. Is it only for Lutherans? No - anyone can attend. And parents always ask about the cost. It is not really that costly as St. Paul allows monthly payments! St. Paul is the best choice in Lapeer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2008

We have sent our Son here for the 3 and the 4 year old preschool program and couldnt be more pleased with the curriculum and the teachers. We are planning on sending him for the new next year 'All Day Kindergarten' program and are looking forward to it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2006

St. Paul is an excellent school. Academics are top notch and the entire staff not only teaches Christian values, they model them. They give you the feeling that you and your child are part of a family and everyone really does care about each other. Its a great place to get your kids off on the right foot - not only in school but in life.
—Submitted by Lori Sears, a parent


Posted April 25, 2006

St. Paul Lutheran School in Lapeer is a wonderful school. I am most pleased with every aspect of this school. The entire teaching staff is comprised of intelligent and caring individuals who always put the students needs first. These unselfish individuals teach for much less pay than the public school system teachers make and they do a better job of it! The student body is made up of the most caring children I have ever met. Truly, this school sets the example of how God works in every childs life, both in and out of the classroom. In a nutshell - St. Paul Lutheran School in Lapeer gets it!!!
—Submitted by Sandie Shattuck, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 99%
Hispanic 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0%
Black 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Bell / Handbell choir
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Clubs
  • Student newspaper

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • German
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
School end time
  • 3:30 am
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Ray Sturm
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • Infant
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Fax number
  • (810) 245-4082

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
  • Direct instruction
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • German
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • School shares bus/van with other schools
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Bell / Handbell choir
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Cub scouts
  • Girl scouts
  • Student newspaper
  • Sunshine Club (Outreach)
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2011-2012 school year.


Students accepted for the 2011-2012 school year
93
Applications received for the 2011-2012 school year
93
Students typically come from these schools
Public
Charter
Lutheran

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$1000 - $4000
Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
Yes.

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Public
Christian
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90 Millville Road
Lapeer, MI 48446
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Phone: (810) 664-0046

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