Blue Water Middle College Academy
Tel:
(810)989-5805
- Blue Water Middle College Academy serves 469 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Blue Water Middle College Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Blue Water Middle College Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Blue Water Middle College Academy's student population of 469 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blue Water Middle College Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The diversity score of Blue Water Middle College Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #476 out of 3167 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blue Water Middle College School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blue Water Middle College Academy is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is East Shore Leadership Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Huron East Shore Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 183 students
0.6 miles
1403 7th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810)247-0687 0.6 K-8 183 - Port Huron Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 379 students
0.6 miles
834 Chestnut St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810)984-6530 0.6 K-12 379 - Port Huron Harrison Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 206 students
0.8 miles
55 - 15th Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810)455-0029 0.8 6-12 206 - Port Huron Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 400 students
1.1 miles
1112 20th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810)984-6525 1.1 K-12 400 - Port Huron Port Huron High School Grades: 9-12 | 1365 students
1.3 miles
2215 Court St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810)984-2611 1.3 9-12 1365
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