Betsie Valley School
Tel:
(231)378-4164
- Betsie Valley School serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Betsie Valley School's student population of 141 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 141 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Betsie Valley School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Betsie Valley School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2121 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 97% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benzie County Central s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Betsie Valley School is Benzie Central Senior High School (11.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benzie Central Middle School (11.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Floyd M. Jewett Elementary School (11.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benzonia Benzie Central Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 224 students
11.5 miles
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231)882-4498 11.5 7-8 224 - Benzonia Benzie Central Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 435 students
11.5 miles
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231)882-4497 11.5 9-12 435 - Bear Lake Bear Lake High School Grades: 7-12 | 136 students
11.6 miles
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231)864-3133 11.6 7-12 136 - Mesick Floyd M. Jewett Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 258 students
11.9 miles
210 East Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231)885-1207 11.9 K-12 258 - Mesick Highpoint Virtual Academy Of Michigan Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 149 students
12.0 miles
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231)371-4707 12.0 K-12 149
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