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#1413 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 44% in state

Blue Water Middle College Academy

High School · Blue Water Middle College · Port Huron, MI

A charter high school in Port Huron, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

323 Erie Street PO Box 5015, Port Huron, MI 48061

  • Math 30% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2019)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
AP Participation21.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$9,706

Students at Blue Water Middle College Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency30%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2016, to 50% in 2019, across a 9-year record (2011–2019).

Show all 8 years
2011
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)

Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Water Middle College Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,138/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Huron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harrison CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.8 mi6Compare →
Port Huron Schools Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.910–121.1 mi136Compare →
Port Huron High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.2 mi1,058Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Blue Water Middle College

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Blue Water Middle College Academy is listed in Blue Water Middle College; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blue Water Middle College Academy

Blue Water Middle College Academy is a public high school in Port Huron, MI, part of Blue Water Middle College, serving approximately 208 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Water Middle College Academy

What grades does Blue Water Middle College Academy serve?

Blue Water Middle College Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blue Water Middle College Academy?

Blue Water Middle College Academy has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Water Middle College Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Water Middle College Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Water Middle College Academy rank in MI?

Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks #1,413 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Blue Water Middle College Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Water Middle College Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Blue Water Middle College Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Water Middle College Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).

Is Blue Water Middle College Academy a charter school?

Yes, Blue Water Middle College Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Blue Water Middle College Academy a Title I school?

No, Blue Water Middle College Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Water Middle College Academy?

22.6% of students at Blue Water Middle College Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Clair County
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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.
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, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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