Excellent
#81 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Way Elementary School
Elementary School · Bloomfield Hills Schools · Bloomfield Hills, MI
A Bloomfield Hills Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
765 WEST LONG LAKE RD, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
- Math 71% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 79% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Way Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Way 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated712/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomfield Hills), 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
$175,698
Median home value
$624,200
Median rent
$2,048/mo
College educated
75%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Cranbrook SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,626 | Compare → |
| Conant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Roeper City & Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 445 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bloomfield Hills Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Way Elementary School is listed in Bloomfield Hills Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way Elementary School
Way Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, MI, part of Bloomfield Hills Schools, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Way Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way Elementary School
What grades does Way Elementary School serve?
Way Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Way Elementary School?
Way Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Way Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Way Elementary School rank in MI?
Way Elementary School ranks #81 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Way Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Way Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Way Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Way Elementary School a charter school?
No, Way Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Way Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Way Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way Elementary School?
14.8% of students at Way 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
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (248) 341-7800
- Area population (ZIP 48302)
- 17,346
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
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 48302; 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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