Bach Elementary School

600 West Jefferson St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bach Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bach Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Bach Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bach Elementary School is 0.51, 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)
#415 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Bach Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bach 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 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bach 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bach Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Bach Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Bach Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bach Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bach Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
68%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bach Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Bach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bach Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Bach Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bach Elementary School's ranking?
Bach Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bach Elementary School often compared to?
Bach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Bach Elementary School?
339 students attend Bach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bach Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bach Elementary School?
Bach Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bach Elementary School offer ?
Bach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bach Elementary School part of?
Bach Elementary School is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Bach Elementary School located?
Bach Elementary School is located in the Old West Side neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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