How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Murray Lake Elementary | Unity Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LOWELL, MI | Lowell, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 433 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.0% | 72.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Murray Lake Elementary | Unity Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,092 | $19,092 |
| District | Lowell Area Schools | Lowell Area Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Murray Lake Elementary | Unity Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 89.5% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Murray Lake Elementary | Unity Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 190:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.2% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.