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Lakewood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 437 students

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Posted March 18, 2009

I have been very impressed by Lakewood. There is a family atmosphere, an outstanding PTA and a staff that does there very best to ensure a great expreience for both kids and parents. I cannot say enough!! Very pleased parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2008

I have been very impressed by Lakewood Elementary. The principal is outside every morning greeting the kids and whenever I go in the school I am impressed that her door is always open. It seems like there are lots of parents involved and there is a great group of kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2007

My son attended Lakewood during the 06/07 school year. He and I loved most of the programs he was involved in, and the parent involvement was great. However, as a whole, the school left many things to be desired, and in the end, we were both fairly disappointed. I expect school to reinforce what is taught in the home, and Lakewood did not. I was/ am thoroughly disappointed and have since found a new school for my six year old to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2005

Outstanding PTA that is very committed to the school and students. I thought kindergarten class had too many students (26) for one teacher and no aide. Parents'involvement make the difference here. Principal really cares about the school and students. Always lots of activities going on here. A lot of fund raising, but that is understandable with the budget cuts. Love the year round program!
—Submitted by Christina E, 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

62 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
60%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

62 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
82%

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
99%
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

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
78%

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
82%

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
55%
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

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

68 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

69 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
84%

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

69 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%
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 State average
White 94% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Black 1% 20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Julie Bedford
Fax number
  • (248) 684-8069

Programs

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1500 Bogie Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
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Phone: (248) 684-8030

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