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#2243 of 3,192 schools in MI
Mcalearsawden Elem School
Elementary School · Bay City School District · Bay City, MI
A Bay City School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 MIDLAND RD, Bay City, MI 48706
- Math 29% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcalearsawden Elem School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcalearsawden Elem 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 41Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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 | 1.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Mackensen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Bangor West Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 352 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcalearsawden Elem School is listed in Bay City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcalearsawden Elem School
Mcalearsawden Elem School is a public elementary school in Bay City, MI, part of Bay City School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,243 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcalearsawden Elem School
What grades does Mcalearsawden Elem School serve?
Mcalearsawden Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mcalearsawden Elem School?
Mcalearsawden Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcalearsawden Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcalearsawden Elem School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcalearsawden Elem School rank in MI?
Mcalearsawden Elem School ranks #2,243 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mcalearsawden Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcalearsawden Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Mcalearsawden Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcalearsawden Elem School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcalearsawden Elem School a charter school?
No, Mcalearsawden Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcalearsawden Elem School a Title I school?
No, Mcalearsawden Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcalearsawden Elem School?
57.4% of students at Mcalearsawden Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (989) 684-7702
- 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.
- 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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