Dear parents, guardians, and students,
Students at Laingsburg Community Schools continue to outperform the state in all subject areas, according to the Spring 2025 assessment scores recently released by the Michigan Department of Education. Students in grades 3-7 take the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) in reading and math. Additionally, students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are assessed in science and social studies. Students in grade 8 take the PSAT in reading and math, and students in grade 11 take the SAT in reading and math. These assessments not only require understanding of content knowledge but also require students to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and application of learning to real-world situations.
A few key take-aways from the Spring 2025 testing data:
LCS students scored above the state and county averages in all subject areas across all grade levels (reading, math, science, and social studies).
LCS is the only district in Shiawassee County to score above the state average in both reading and math across all grade levels.
Scores in all subject-areas continue to trend upwards. Since 2020-21, average proficiency rates have increased in all subject areas as follows:
Reading +4 percentage points
Math +9 percentage points
Science +20 percentage points
Social Studies +28 percentage points
LCS continues to prioritize low class sizes, high-quality instruction, innovative teaching strategies, ample resources, and student success at every level. This includes:
Updated reading, math, science, and social studies curriculum across the district.
Updated intervention resources and professional development to support students in reading.
Professional development in the use of student engagement strategies and positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
Reduced class sizes across the district. The average elementary class size is under 21 students, and the average secondary classroom is under 22 students.
Additional mental health professionals across the district. Laingsburg employs five full-time mental health professionals, with a ratio of one counselor to every 229 students, substantially better than the recommended ratio from the American School Counselor Association.
What This Means for Our Students
A well-rounded, high-quality education.
Teachers dedicated to fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
Students excelling in subjects that prepare them for college, careers, and citizenship.
Respectfully yours,
Matt Shastal, Superintendent