- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bay City, MI
Handy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Handy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260426004105
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Handy Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 18
- public schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Handy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Handy Middle School ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Handy Middle School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 260426004105 · Bay City, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 12:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Handy Middle School shrank from 685 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Handy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay City Weste
Bay City Western High School
1,009 students
- Bay City Centr
Bay City Central High School
921 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
681 students
- This school
Handy Middle School
598 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary School
474 students
- Kolb Elementar
Kolb Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Handy Middle School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Handy Middle School compares
Handy Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Handy Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City School District reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Handy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kolb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Handy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Handy Middle School
How many students attend Handy Middle School?
Handy Middle School has 598 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Handy Middle School is 12:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Handy Middle School?
76.2% of students at Handy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Handy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Handy Middle School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Handy Middle School?
Handy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Handy Middle School rank among public schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Handy Middle School ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Bay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Handy Middle School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Bay City Central High School (921 students), and Western Middle School (681 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.