Serving 519 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 15:1 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 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bailey Lake Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Bailey 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 Bailey Lake Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#599 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailey Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Bailey Lake Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bailey Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Bailey Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School, Springfield Plains Elementary School, North Sashabaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bailey Lake Elementary School?
519 students attend Bailey Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bailey Lake Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Lake Elementary School?
Bailey Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bailey Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey Lake Elementary School part of?
Bailey Lake Elementary School is part of Clarkston Community School District.
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