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Way Elementary School

765 W Long Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Way Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Way Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Way Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#37 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Way Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Way Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Way Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Way Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Way Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Way Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Way Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Way Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Way Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Elementary School's ranking?
Way Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Way Elementary School often compared to?
Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conant Elementary School, Eastover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Way Elementary School?
377 students attend Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Way Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Way Elementary School?
Way Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Way Elementary School offer ?
Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Way Elementary School part of?
Way Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Hills Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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