Betsie Valley School
Tel:
(231) 378-4164
- Betsie Valley School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Betsie Valley School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Betsie Valley School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Betsie Valley School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 143 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Betsie Valley School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Betsie Valley School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1282 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benzie County Central Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Betsie Valley School is Benzie Academy (10.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Benzie Central Middle School (11.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benzonia Benzie Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
10.9 miles
7282 Hoadley Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497 10.9 9-12 65 - Benzonia Benzie Central Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 321 students
11.5 miles
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4498 11.5 6-8 321 - Benzonia Benzie Central Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 447 students
11.5 miles
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497 11.5 9-12 447 - Bear Lake Bear Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 130 students
11.6 miles
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133 11.6 PK-6 130 - Bear Lake Bear Lake High School Grades: 7-12 | 142 students
11.6 miles
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133 11.6 7-12 142
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