Bates Upper Elementary School (Closed 2012)
- Bates Upper Elementary School served 124 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 124 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Iron County Public s School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bates Upper Elementary School is Forest Park School (13.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Iron County Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stambaugh Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Iron River Stambaugh Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 393 students
1.5 miles
700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906)265-6141 1.5 K-6 393 - Iron River West Iron County Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 209 students
1.5 miles
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906)265-5184 1.5 5-8 209 - Crystal Falls Forest Park School Grades: K-12 | 438 students
13.7 miles
801 Forest Pkwy
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906)214-4695 13.7 K-12 438 - Florence Florence Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 213 students
21.6 miles
5844 Bill Anderson Dr
Florence, WI 54121
(715)528-1172 21.6 PK-6 213 - Florence Florence High School Grades: 9-12 | 106 students
21.8 miles
425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(715)528-1101 21.8 9-12 106
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