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#1970 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bangor West Central School
Elementary School · Bangor Township Schools · Bay City, MI
A Bangor Township Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3175 WILDER RD, Bay City, MI 48706
- Math 51% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bangor West Central School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bangor West Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,908
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Bangor Township Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Isdlocal ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bangor Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,502NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bangor West Central School is listed in Bangor Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bangor West Central School
Bangor West Central School is a public elementary school in Bay City, MI, part of Bangor Township Schools, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bangor West Central School
What grades does Bangor West Central School serve?
Bangor West Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bangor West Central School?
Bangor West Central School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor West Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor West Central School is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bangor West Central School rank in MI?
Bangor West Central School ranks #1,970 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bangor West Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bangor West Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bangor West Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bangor West Central School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bangor West Central School a charter school?
No, Bangor West Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bangor West Central School a Title I school?
No, Bangor West Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bangor West Central School?
52.0% of students at Bangor West Central School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (989) 684-3373
- Area population (ZIP 48706)
- 38,756
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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