Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Glen Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Glen Lake Elementary School?
334 students attend Glen Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Glen Lake Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Lake Elementary School?
Glen Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glen Lake Elementary School offer ?
Glen Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Glen Lake Elementary School part of?
Glen Lake Elementary School is part of Glen Lake Community Schools School District.
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