Very Good
#451 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Wing Lake Developmental Center
School · Bloomfield Hills Schools · Bloomfield Hills, MI
A Bloomfield Hills Schools school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6490 WING LAKE RD, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
- Math 75% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 49% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wing Lake Developmental Center score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wing Lake Developmental Center 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$163,571
Median home value
$670,600
Median rent
$1,878/mo
College educated
77.3%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,423 | Compare → |
| Cranbrook SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,626 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girlsPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 444 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bloomfield Hills Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Wing Lake Developmental Center is listed in Bloomfield Hills Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wing Lake Developmental Center
Wing Lake Developmental Center is a public school in Bloomfield Hills, MI, part of Bloomfield Hills Schools, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wing Lake Developmental Center
What grades does Wing Lake Developmental Center serve?
Wing Lake Developmental Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wing Lake Developmental Center?
Wing Lake Developmental Center has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wing Lake Developmental Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Wing Lake Developmental Center is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wing Lake Developmental Center rank in MI?
Wing Lake Developmental Center ranks #451 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wing Lake Developmental Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Wing Lake Developmental Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Wing Lake Developmental Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wing Lake Developmental Center has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wing Lake Developmental Center a charter school?
No, Wing Lake Developmental Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wing Lake Developmental Center a Title I school?
No, Wing Lake Developmental Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wing Lake Developmental Center?
36.1% of students at Wing Lake Developmental Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (248) 341-7900
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 48301)
- 14,749
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 48301; 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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