Handy Middle School

601 Blend St
Bay City, MI 48706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Handy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Handy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Handy Middle School's student population of 685 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Handy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Handy Middle School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2313 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Handy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Handy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Handy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Handy Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
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White
64%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Handy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Handy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Handy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Handy Middle School's ranking?
Handy Middle School is ranked #2313 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Handy Middle School often compared to?
Handy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cramer Junior High School, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Handy Middle School?
685 students attend Handy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Handy Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handy Middle School?
Handy Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Handy Middle School offer ?
Handy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Handy Middle School part of?
Handy Middle School is part of Bay City School District.

School Reviews

2   5/30/2015
This school has gone down hill. Kids smoking weed, teachers quitting because they don't want to have to deal with the 7th grade kids. It reminds me of a movie you would see about a run down NYC school. I plan on removing my child and placing her in a new school, if there is no room, I will homeschool. Half of the 7th grade class is already at an alternative school for 'bad kids" or in and out of juvenile. I refuse to let my child be taken down by this unparented generation of children. I don't blame the kids, I blame the parents and that school. If you have kids that go there, just ask them, they will tell you what's really going on there.
- Posted by Parent - jerry

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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