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#1152 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Big Bay De Noc School
School · Big Bay De Noc School District · Cooks, MI
A school in Cooks, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8928 OO 25 RD, Cooks, MI 49817
- Math 26% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Big Bay De Noc School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Big Bay De Noc 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low73/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,882
Median home value
$181,000
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Big Bay De Noc School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Bay De Noc School is listed in Big Bay De Noc School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Bay De Noc School
Big Bay De Noc School is a public school in Cooks, MI, part of Big Bay De Noc School District, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Bay De Noc School
What grades does Big Bay De Noc School serve?
Big Bay De Noc School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Big Bay De Noc School?
Big Bay De Noc School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Bay De Noc School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Bay De Noc School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Bay De Noc School rank in MI?
Big Bay De Noc School ranks #1,152 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Big Bay De Noc School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Bay De Noc School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Big Bay De Noc School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Bay De Noc School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Bay De Noc School a charter school?
No, Big Bay De Noc School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Bay De Noc School a Title I school?
No, Big Bay De Noc School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Bay De Noc School?
55.8% of students at Big Bay De Noc 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (906) 252-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49817)
- 573
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 49817; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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