Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant 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 is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Lake Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lake Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
68%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
479 students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pleasant Lake Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Lake Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District.
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