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#1079 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 34% in state
North Central Academy Campus
School · Bay City Academy · Bay City, MI
A Bay City Academy charter school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
809 SAGINAW ST, Bay City, MI 48708
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Central Academy Campus score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* 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
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Central Academy Campus 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 27Somewhat 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
$50,216
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Bay City Academy Farragut CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 363 | 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.
Bay City Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,332NCES 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.
North Central Academy Campus is listed in Bay City Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central Academy Campus
North Central Academy Campus is a public school in Bay City, MI, part of Bay City Academy, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central Academy Campus
What grades does North Central Academy Campus serve?
North Central Academy Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend North Central Academy Campus?
North Central Academy Campus has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy Campus is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central Academy Campus rank in MI?
North Central Academy Campus ranks #1,079 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is North Central Academy Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Academy Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 North Central Academy Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central Academy Campus has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is North Central Academy Campus a charter school?
Yes, North Central Academy Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Central Academy Campus a Title I school?
No, North Central Academy Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central Academy Campus?
89.2% of students at North Central Academy Campus 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Antrim County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (231) 584-2080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 48708)
- 25,751
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 48708; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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