Bear Lake Schools School District

7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614-9789
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 290 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
290 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Bear Lake Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#431 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bear Lake Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Lake Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Lake Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bear Lake Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bear Lake Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
240 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
31
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,717 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,990 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bear Lake Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bear Lake Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,717
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bear Lake Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,990
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bear Lake Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bear Lake Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bear Lake Schools School District?
Bear Lake Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 290 students.
What is the rank of Bear Lake Schools School District?
Bear Lake Schools School District is ranked #450 out of 860 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?
83% of Bear Lake Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 $11,990 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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