Bailey Lake Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should I attend Bailey Lake Elementary School or Independence Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bailey 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than 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).
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
514 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#442 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
104
85
Grade 1 Students
91
69
Grade 2 Students
70
70
Grade 3 Students
73
76
Grade 4 Students
77
58
Grade 5 Students
99
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%