Below Average
#2756 of 3,192 schools in MI
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Middle School · Bangor Township Schools · Bay City, MI
A Bangor Township Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3281 KIESEL RD, Bay City, MI 48706
- Math 20% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christa Mcauliffe Middle 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isdlocal ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Bangor Township Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Handy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| State Street AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–10 | 1.5 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bangor Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is listed in Bangor Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is a public middle school in Bay City, MI, part of Bangor Township Schools, serving approximately 650 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,756 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Middle School serve?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christa Mcauliffe Middle School rank in MI?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School ranks #2,756 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Christa Mcauliffe Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Christa Mcauliffe Middle School a charter school?
No, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christa Mcauliffe Middle School a Title I school?
No, Christa Mcauliffe Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christa Mcauliffe Middle School?
52.5% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (989) 686-7640
- 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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