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Way Elementary School

Way Elementary School rates 8.8, right at the middle of Bloomfield Hills Schools's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.8this school

8.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Bloomfield Hills Schools median is 8.9.

#78 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Bloomfield Hills Schools: 4 elementary schools rated, median 8.9

The brief

A Bloomfield Hills Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 78 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 4 of 8 in Bloomfield Hills Schools.

Way Elementary School is listed in Bloomfield Hills Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math71%31 points above the Michigan average of 40%2022 EdFacts
Reading79%36 points above the Michigan average of 43%2022 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.2022 EdFacts; 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.0
50% of the rating
Academics
9.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Way Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Detroit school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$175,698
Median home value
$624,200
Median rent
$2,048/mo
College educated
75%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
6.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
53
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
54
Bikeable
City reported crime
563/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Bloomfield Hills. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Bloomfield Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
14.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Conant Elementary School1.5 mi
    9.3Compare →
  2. Eastover Elementary School2.0 mi
    9.1Compare →
  3. Way Elementary Schoolthis school
    8.8
  4. Quarton Elementary2.8 mi
    8.5Compare →
  5. West Maple Elementary School3.2 mi
    8.5Compare →
  6. Lone Pine Elementary School3.1 mi
    8.2Compare →
  7. Wing Lake Developmental Center2.7 mi
    8.0Compare →
  8. Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac3.1 mi · charter
    3.8Compare →
  9. Great Lakes Academy3.6 mi · charter
    3.0Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Way Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Way Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Way Elementary School is part of the Bloomfield Hills Schools district, which emphasizes dynamic learning environments and International Baccalaureate programs 1. In April 2026, fifth-grade students Maggie Boersma, Ariana Howard, Lily Murray, and Ronnie Vannier won a state-level award for their STEAM invention 1. Their project, a mat designed to prevent dogs from stealing shoes, was recognized as the winner in the Animal Care and Pets category at Invention Convention Michigan 1. The district also highlights experiential learning through community resources such as Bowers Farm and the Johnson Nature Center 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.bloomfield.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #78 of 3,198 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
473
Student-teacher ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Phone
(248) 341-7800
Rank in district
#4 of 8
Schools in district
10
District spending per student
$25,460
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48302)
17,346
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
46.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

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.