Top Rankings
Bay City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,510 students in Bay City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bay City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
14 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
6,510 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
401 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bay City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.55
# American Indian Students
28 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
753 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
216 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
4,982 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
77%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
494 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
518
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
441
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
464
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
450
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
476
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
458
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
451
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
502
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
708
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
595
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
496
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
514
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,692 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,875
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,692
$17,559
Best Bay City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay City Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #22.
Mackensen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5535 Dennis Dr
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4941
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4941
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Western Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Kolb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 W Crump St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-9518
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-9518
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #66.
Mcalearsawden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Midland Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7702
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7702
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Hampton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 W Youngs Ditch Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Bay City Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1624 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,033 students
Rank: #99.
Handy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Blend St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-1723
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-1723
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1010.
Bay City Eastern High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1111.
Linsday
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Lasalle St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-0692
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-0692
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #1212.
Macgregor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Fremont St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Mckinley St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bay City Adult Educationctp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4155 Monitor Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4770
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4770
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay City School District?
Bay City School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,510 students.
What is the rank of Bay City School District?
Bay City School District is ranked #444 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City School District?
77% of Bay City School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay City School District?
Bay City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bay City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,692 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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