Way Elementary School

765 West Long Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Way Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Way Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Way Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#74 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
6%
18%
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White
76%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Way Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Way Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Way Elementary School's ranking?
Way Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Way Elementary School often compared to?
Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastover Elementary School, Conant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Way Elementary School?
387 students attend Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Way Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Way Elementary School?
Way Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Way Elementary School offer ?
Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Way Elementary School part of?
Way Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Hills Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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