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Bear Lake Schools School District

7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614-9789
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 284 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
284 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bear Lake Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 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%)
(22-23)
38%
35%
35-39%
45%
20-29%
38%
≥80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,243 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,049
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,243
$17,693

Best Bear Lake Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Lake Elementary 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
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake High 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
| 118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bear Lake Schools School District?
Bear Lake Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of Bear Lake Schools School District?
Bear Lake Schools School District is ranked #452 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake Schools School District?
86% of Bear Lake Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $12,243 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (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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