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#1665 of 3,192 schools in MI

Bath Elementary School

Elementary School · Bath Community Schools · Bath, MI

A Bath Community Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 310, Bath, MI 48808

  • Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 42% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$13,807
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Bath Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bath 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low215/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$82,910

Median home value

$243,600

Median rent

$1,246/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cole Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–54.1 mi182Compare →
Donley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–54.3 mi276Compare →
Whitehills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–54.4 mi274Compare →
Murphy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.12–54.5 mi376Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Bath Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,807NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bath Elementary School is listed in Bath Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bath Elementary School

Bath Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bath, MI, part of Bath Community Schools, serving approximately 451 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,665 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bath Elementary School

What grades does Bath Elementary School serve?

Bath Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bath Elementary School?

Bath Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bath Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bath Elementary School rank in MI?

Bath Elementary School ranks #1,665 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Bath Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bath Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Bath Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bath Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bath Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bath Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

46.8% of students at Bath 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 48808)
6,424
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
43.2
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 48808; 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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