Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Lake Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Lake 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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#489 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is ranked #489 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
467 students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pleasant Lake Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Lake Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District.
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