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Charter school · State Street Academy · Bay City, Michigan

State Street Academy

State Street Academy rates 5.9 on our ten-point scale and ranks 1,901 of 3,198 schools in Michigan.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale.

#1,901 of 3,198 schools in Michigan

The brief

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

It ranks 1,901 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 1 of 1 in State Street Academy.

State Street Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math16%18 points below the Michigan average of 34%2022 EdFacts
Reading29%15 points below the Michigan average of 44%2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.2
25% of the rating
Academics
6.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

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

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
State Street Academy and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$61,908
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
48
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,078/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Bay City. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Bay City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than State Street Academy among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,901 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is State Street Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

State Street Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 10th
Enrollment
259
Student-teacher ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Bay County
Phone
(989) 684-6484
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$13,050
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 48706)
38,756
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
44.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.