Way Elementary School
Tel:
(248)341-7800
- Way Elementary School serves 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Way Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 438 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Way Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Way Elementary School is 0.46, which is more 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 | #336 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 14% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomfield Hills s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Way Elementary School is Bloomfield Hills High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bloomfield Hills High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bloomfield Hills High School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills High School Grades: 6-12 | 1682 students
0.7 miles
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248)341-5600 0.7 6-12 1682 - Bloomfield Hills Conant Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
1.7 miles
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248)341-7000 1.7 K-5 405 - Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 754 students
1.8 miles
4200 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248)341-6000 1.8 4-8 754 - Bloomfield Hills East Hills Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 445 students
1.9 miles
2800 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248)341-6200 1.9 5-8 445 - Bloomfield Hills Birmingham Covington School Grades: 3-12 | 647 students
2.2 miles
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248)203-4425 2.2 3-12 647
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