Bear Lake Schools School District
School District · Bear Lake, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#278 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,914
+$319 vs Michigan median
District size
284 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Bear Lake Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Lake High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Bear Lake Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $14,914 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, 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 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bear Lake Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Bear Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- District spending per student
- $14,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bear Lake Schools?
Bear Lake Schools's district-level spending was $14,914 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bear Lake Schools?
Across schools in Bear Lake Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
How we rate schools
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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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