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#95 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 3% in state

Bach Elementary School

Elementary School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI

An Ann Arbor Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 WEST JEFFERSON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

  • Math 75% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 80% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+33.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+38 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$19,600
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Bach Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bach Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 63Good Transit
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,513

Median home value

$455,100

Median rent

$1,760/mo

College educated

74.9%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eberwhite SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–50.6 mi368Compare →
Ann Arbor Open at Mack SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–80.8 mi541Compare →
Angell SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4K–51.4 mi288Compare →
Dicken Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.4 mi324Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#8 of 31
District spending per student
$19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bach Elementary School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bach Elementary School

Bach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bach Elementary School

What grades does Bach Elementary School serve?

Bach Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bach Elementary School?

Bach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bach Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bach Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bach Elementary School rank in MI?

Bach Elementary School ranks #95 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Bach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bach Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bach Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bach Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bach Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bach Elementary School?

16.1% of students at Bach Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 48103)
54,635
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48103; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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