For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 students in Bear Lake Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bear Lake Schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
280 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bear Lake Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#365 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,871 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,100 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,871
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,100
$21,839
Best Bear Lake Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Lake Schools?
Bear Lake Schools manages 2 public schools serving 280 students.
What is the rank of Bear Lake Schools?
Bear Lake Schools is ranked #385 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake Schools?
84% of Bear Lake Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bear Lake Schools?
Bear Lake Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bear Lake Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,100 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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