Serving 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bates Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Bates Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bates Academy is ranked #947 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bates Academy?
785 students attend Bates Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bates Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bates Academy?
Bates Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bates Academy offer ?
Bates Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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