Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Beadle 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 approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beadle Lake Elementary School serves the northern part of Battle Creek, MI, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beadle Lake Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beadle Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beadle Lake Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Beavers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beadle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Beadle Lake Elementary School is ranked #1738 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Beadle Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Beadle Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wattles Park 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 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Beadle Lake Elementary School?
333 students attend Beadle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Beadle Lake Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beadle Lake Elementary School?
Beadle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beadle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Beadle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beadle Lake Elementary School part of?
Beadle Lake Elementary School is part of Harper Creek Community Schools.
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