Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bear Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bear Lake Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 54.4 square miles in Bear Lake, MI. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bear Lake Elementary School's student population of 147 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lake Elementary School is 0.23, 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
#1469 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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 ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Lake Elementary School is ranked #1469 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bear Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onekama Consolidated Schools, Knd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Bear Lake Elementary School?
147 students attend Bear Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bear Lake Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Lake Elementary School?
Bear Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bear Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bear Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bear Lake Elementary School part of?
Bear Lake Elementary School is part of Bear Lake Schools.
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