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Bauerwood School

Public Grades K-6

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Bauerwood School is a K-6 elementary school in Jenison, MI, serving 480 students within the highly-regarded Jenison Public Schools district, which ranks in the top 8% of Michigan districts.

Bauerwood is a consistent academic standout, ranking in the top 5% of all Michigan elementary schools (71st out of 1,492) for the 2025-2026 school year. Its greatest strength lies in STEM subjects, particularly in upper elementary grades. For example, 6th-grade math proficiency reached 77.8%, compared to the district average of 58.4% and the state average of just 31.9%. Similarly, 5th-grade science (69.3%) and social studies (70.7%) scores far exceed both district and state averages. This performance places Bauerwood ahead of its in-district peers like Pinewood School (ranked 117th) and Rosewood School (ranked 93rd), and it has also overtaken the El Puente Spanish Immersion school in recent rankings. Notably, Bauerwood ranks in the top 3% statewide for its low-income students, demonstrating exceptional effectiveness in supporting all learners.

While overall achievement is stellar, there are two areas worth watching. English Language Arts proficiency dips slightly in 4th and 6th grades (59% and 58.3%, respectively), falling just below district averages, even though 3rd and 5th grade scores are strong. Additionally, chronic absenteeism has risen from 8.7% in 2022-2023 to 12.4% in 2024-2025, now slightly above the district average of 10.8%. Despite these trends, Bauerwood's per-student spending ($18,383) is comparable to Bursley School yet yields far superior academic results, indicating efficient resource use. With its sustained top-tier rankings and strong leadership, Bauerwood remains one of Michigan's premier elementary schools.

480

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,384

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

93.2%

Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 4.5% (any vaccine)

1443 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428-9557

(616) 457-1408

District: Jenison Public Schools

Students who attend Bauerwood School usually attend:

Middle:	Jenison Junior High School
High:	Jenison High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (68% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Jenison Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg60%

Michigan avg37%

71^st of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7Elementary Schools in the Jenison Public Schools

52^nd of 625Jenison Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	93.7	71 of 1492	95.2%	★★★★★
2025	90.7	110 of 1488	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	92 of 1486	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.3	95 of 1470	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	85 of 1344	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	94.0	36 of 1153	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	95.9	26 of 1408	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	40 of 1448	97.2%	★★★★★
2017	90.5	71 of 1466	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	90.5	92 of 1548	94.1%	★★★★★
2015	90.8	86 of 1580	94.6%	★★★★★
2014	83.5	179 of 1533	88.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.0	192 of 1563	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	90.1	82 of 1566	94.8%	★★★★★
2011	82.5	103 of 1552	93.4%	★★★★★
2010	82.8	64 of 1552	95.9%	★★★★★
2009	78.0	263 of 1589	83.4%	★★★★☆
2008	84.6	78 of 1577	95.1%	★★★★★
2007	83.4	111 of 1565	92.9%	★★★★★
2006	81.0	153 of 1545	90.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	94 of 1343	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	86.6	131 of 1338	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	87.0	119 of 1342	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.2	109 of 1321	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	96 of 1106	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	87.7	54 of 902	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	94.6	25 of 1171	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	90.6	77 of 1443	94.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	36 of 1352	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	92.1	41 of 1346	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	65 of 1381	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.2	52 of 1350	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.5	24 of 1099	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	82.6	53 of 749	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	10 of 1134	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	40 of 1397	97.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	92.8	68 of 1372	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	89.9	106 of 1366	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	79 of 1347	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	91.6	68 of 1334	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	91.8	53 of 1139	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	31 of 915	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.5	22 of 1196	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	95.9	24 of 1446	98.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	91.0	74 of 1199	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	86.9	123 of 1206	89.8%	★★★★☆
2024	89.1	84 of 1204	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	83 of 1198	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	92.5	49 of 1102	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.3	30 of 1005	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	95.6	21 of 1128	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	42 of 1253	96.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile~ school

Male (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies71%+43 vs state

Math70%+34 vs state

Science69%+29 vs state

English Language Arts65%+25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Many issues regarding favoritism, bullying, and improper communication. Also the staff divulges personal information with others about families. Extremely unprofessional office staff and principal. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

My daughter is in the 2nd grade and is receiving an excellent education! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bauerwood School	Public	K-6	1443 Bauer Rd	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 457-1408	480	30	15.7	22.1%	379 (79.0%)	10 (2.1%)	44 (9.2%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.7%)	93.7	71^st of 1492 public elementary schools	95.2%		90.7	110^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.6%	39	67.6	59.0	74.7	58.3	78.9	65.4	60.0	77.8	69.3	70.7	93.2%	4.5%	$18,384	$898	$17,486
JIA Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	800 Connie St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 457-8477	83	5	17.4	20.5%	62 (74.7%)	3 (3.6%)	10 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.6%)	69.8	414^th of 1492 public elementary schools	72.3%		82.1	241^st of 1488 public elementary schools	83.8%	173	60.0	42.9	53.3		46.7	35.7	60.0		40.0	53.3	63.6%	36.4%	$11,729	$479	$11,250
Sandy Hill School	Public	PK, KG-6	1990 Baldwin St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 457-1404	402	34	11.9	38.6%	297 (73.9%)	8 (2.0%)	57 (14.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.7%)	77.8	291^st of 1492 public elementary schools	80.5%		81.5	255^th of 1488 public elementary schools	82.9%	36	44.1	60.0	68.5	61.4	52.5	53.8	37.0	45.7	53.4	42.5	95.2%	4.8%	$17,968	$635	$17,333
Pinewood School	Public	K-6	2405 Chippewa St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 457-1407	320	25	12.8	19.4%	268 (83.8%)	4 (1.3%)	28 (8.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	91	117^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.2%		84.3	214^th of 1488 public elementary schools	85.6%	97	67.3	63.8	60.0	68.1	71.2	63.8	54.5	55.3	60.0	76.4	96.4%	3.6%	$17,227	$516	$16,711
Rosewood School	Public	K-6	2370 Tyler St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 669-0011	481	30	16.2	21.0%	421 (87.5%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	92.6	93^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	93.8%		86.9	177^th of 1488 public elementary schools	88.1%	84	71.8	68.7	60.8	67.6	78.9	67.2	60.8	60.8	58.1	54.1	96.1%	3.9%	$14,740	$504	$14,236
Bursley School	Public	PK, KG-6	1195 Port Sheldon St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 457-2200	404	35	11.5	35.4%	282 (69.8%)	12 (3.0%)	59 (14.6%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.6%)	79.9	262^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	82.4%		85.1	204^th of 1488 public elementary schools	86.3%	58	47.9	62.0	55.3	59.1	56.3	64.0	34.7	57.6	48.9	44.7	95.2%	3.2%	$18,983	$641	$18,342
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-6	2950 Baldwin St	Hudsonville	49426	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 777-6534	189	23	8.0	27.0%	146 (77.2%)	5 (2.6%)	27 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)								(n/a)											93.8%	4.9%	$18,939	$666	$18,273
El Puente Spanish Immersion	Public	K-6	2950 Baldwin St	Hudsonville	49426	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 777-6531	380	18	21.5	15.0%	281 (73.9%)	5 (1.3%)	60 (15.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.2%)	86	185^th of 1492 public elementary schools	87.6%		92.8	80^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.6%	105	58.9	74.5	66.7	67.3	75.0	72.7	41.2	51.0	52.9	35.3	96.1%	3.9%	$12,041	$501	$11,540
Grandville Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4052 Prairie St SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 254-6012	201	15	13.0	33.3%	138 (68.7%)	6 (3.0%)	34 (16.9%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	71.8	382^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	74.4%		92.3	87^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.2%	295	40.9	66.7			52.3	62.5					98.3%	1.7%	$19,946	$875	$19,071
Grandville Oakestown Intermediate School	Public	3-6	3535 Wilson Ave SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 254-6750	852	44	19.4	29.2%	593 (69.6%)	44 (5.2%)	124 (14.6%)	22 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (8.1%)	72.8	370^th of 1492 public elementary schools	75.2%					(n/a)			52.5	47.0			41.6	48.9	49.4	35.6			$12,968	$586	$12,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Bauerwood School

How many students attend Bauerwood School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 480 students attended Bauerwood School.

What schools do graduates of Bauerwood School attend?

Students who attend Bauerwood School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jenison Junior High School
High : Jenison High School

Is Bauerwood School a good school?

Yes! Bauerwood School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 71^st of 1492 Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bauerwood School?

Students at Bauerwood School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Bauerwood School in?

Jenison Public Schools

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2024–25 school spending data (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

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