Blue Water Middle College

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Port Huron, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks Blue Water Middle College #367 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,709 per pupil, Blue Water Middle College ranks #804 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

255
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,709
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Blue Water Middle College operates 1 public schools serving 255 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in St. Clair County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,709 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 83 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.5% local, 98.6% state, and 0.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 49/100, ranked #367 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), . Demographically, the student body averages 91.2% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Blue Water Middle College Academy, enrolling 205 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Blue Water Middle College Academy accounts for 80.4% of all Blue Water Middle College student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Blue Water Middle College a distant remainder — means Blue Water Middle College-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

0.9%
Federal
98.6%
State
0.5%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
367 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Blue Water Middle College.

White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 3.4%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Blue Water Middle College

School Enrollment
Blue Water Middle College Academy
Charter
205

How Blue Water Middle College Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Michigan Educational Choice Center Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Wolverine Community School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District Similar size No spending data More locally funded
State Street Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Global Heights Academy Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Blue Water Middle College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Blue Water Middle College?

Blue Water Middle College has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 255 students.

How much does Blue Water Middle College spend per student?

Blue Water Middle College spends $8,709 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #367 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Blue Water Middle College?

Blue Water Middle College students are 91.2% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Blue Water Middle College?

Blue Water Middle College has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #367 out of 707 districts in Michigan.