Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bear Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Bear Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Bear Lake Elementary School's student population of 163 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
Bear Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lake Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1681 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Bear Lake Elementary School is ranked #1681 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bear Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onekama Consolidated Schools, Knd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bear Lake Elementary School?
163 students attend Bear Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bear Lake Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lake Elementary School?
Bear Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bear Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lake Elementary School part of?
Bear Lake Elementary School is part of Bear Lake Schools School District.
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