Bear Lake Elementary School

7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bear Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bear Lake Elementary School's student population of 169 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Bear Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lake Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2073 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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30-34%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
9%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2073 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Bear Lake Elementary School?
169 students attend Bear Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bear Lake Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lake Elementary School?
Bear Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bear Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lake Elementary School part of?
Bear Lake Elementary School is part of Bear Lake Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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