Bates Upper Elementary School serves 124 students in grades 5-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (10-11)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (10-11)80-84%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Bates Upper Elementary School?
124 students attend Bates Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bates Upper Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Upper Elementary School?
Bates Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bates Upper Elementary School offer ?
Bates Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Bates Upper Elementary School part of?
Bates Upper Elementary School is part of West Iron County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
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