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5.9 avg / 10

Bay City School District

School District · Bay City, Michigan

Students: 6,180
Teachers (FTE): 368
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

13

7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,093

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.8:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#338 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,093

+$510 vs Michigan median

District size

6,180 students

Much larger than Michigan median

About Bay City School District

Bay City School District is a Bay City, Michigan school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $15,093 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Bay City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bay City Eastern High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Bay City School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.7%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Bay City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.6%
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ELA Proficiency 38.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bay City School District with test data.

District Details

City
Bay City
Total Enrollment
6,180
Teachers (FTE)
368
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bay City School District?

Bay City School District has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bay City School District?

The average composite rating for Bay City School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bay City School District?

Bay City School District spends $15,093 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bay City School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bay City School District is 16.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bay City School District?

Bay City Eastern High School is the highest-rated school in Bay City School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Bay City School District?

Across schools in Bay City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bay City School District compare to other districts in Michigan?

Bay City School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
29.6%
ELA Proficiency
38.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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