For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 284 students in Bear Lake Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bear Lake Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
284 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Bear Lake Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
245 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
29
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,243 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,049
$18,510

Spending / Student
$12,243
$17,693

Best Bear Lake Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Lake Schools School District?
Bear Lake Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of Bear Lake Schools School District?
Bear Lake Schools School District is ranked #452 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake Schools School District?
86% of Bear Lake Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bear Lake Schools School District?
Bear Lake Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bear Lake Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,243 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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