Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Lake Elementary School serves the east part of West Bloomfield, MI, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Lake Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lake Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#406 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is ranked #406 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pleasant Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haviland Elementary School, Walled Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
461 students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pleasant Lake Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Lake Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
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