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State Street Academy

School · State Street Academy · Bay City, MI

A charter school in Bay City, MI where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1110 STATE ST, Bay City, MI 48706

  • Math 16% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 29% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$13,050
Chronic Absenteeism64.9%

Students at State Street Academy score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where State Street Academy 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bangor Township Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–121.0 mi156Compare →
Bay City Academy Farragut CampusCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–121.9 mi363Compare →
Isdlocal ProgramsEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–122.0 mi95Compare →
Llcbay CampusEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–123.4 mi50Compare →

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.

State Street Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,050NCES 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.

State Street Academy is listed in State Street Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About State Street Academy

State Street Academy is a public school in Bay City, MI, part of State Street Academy, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,587 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about State Street Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

State Street Academy is a publicly funded, independently operated charter school that emphasizes education and innovation 1. The school's vision is to prepare students to be creative, intuitive, and analytical thinkers with a strong understanding of the history of ideas 1. Its curriculum focuses on comparative, interdisciplinary study and critical thinking skills to help students solve problems individually and collaboratively 1. The high school program integrates traditional academics with career and technical education (CTE) 1. This approach aims to provide students with both an academic foundation and practical skills for real-world success 1. Students can explore diverse career pathways through hands-on experiences in fields such as business administration and graphic arts 1. The school strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning community that fosters holistic growth and empowers students to become lifelong learners 1. Lisa Leimeister serves as the Superintendent, expressing a desire to lead staff, students, and families along the 'Path to Excellence' 1. The academy is part of a network that includes Tri-County Trades High School, with separate contact information provided for each entity 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.statestreetacademy.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about State Street Academy

What grades does State Street Academy serve?

State Street Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.

How many students attend State Street Academy?

State Street Academy has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at State Street Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at State Street Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does State Street Academy rank in MI?

State Street Academy ranks #2,587 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is State Street Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

State Street Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 State Street Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, State Street Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is State Street Academy a charter school?

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

Is State Street Academy a Title I school?

No, State Street Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for State Street Academy?

100.0% of students at State Street 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
Pre-K – 10th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Bay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.9%
Area population (ZIP 48706)
38,756
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
44.8
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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