Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Way Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Way 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
School Overview
Way Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Way Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Elementary School's ranking?
Way Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Way Elementary School often compared to?
Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conant Elementary School, Eastover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Way Elementary School?
473 students attend Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Way Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Way Elementary School?
Way Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Way Elementary School offer ?
Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Way Elementary School part of?
Way Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Hills Schools School District.
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