Bailey Lake Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Bailey Lake Elementary School or Independence Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bailey Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
495 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#267 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
109
84
Grade 1 Students
70
66
Grade 2 Students
94
75
Grade 3 Students
71
70
Grade 4 Students
76
82
Grade 5 Students
75
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%