Bear Lake Schools School District
School District · Bear Lake, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#455 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,914
+$331 vs Michigan median
District size
284 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About Bear Lake Schools
Bear Lake Schools is a Bear Lake, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 284 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $14,914 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Bear Lake Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bear Lake High School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Bear Lake Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bear Lake Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bear Lake Schools with test data.
Schools in Bear Lake Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Bear Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bear Lake Schools?
Bear Lake Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bear Lake Schools?
The average composite rating for Bear Lake Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bear Lake Schools?
Bear Lake Schools spends $14,914 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bear Lake Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bear Lake Schools is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bear Lake Schools?
Bear Lake High School is the highest-rated school in Bear Lake Schools with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Bear Lake Schools?
Across schools in Bear Lake Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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