Handy Middle School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
(offers virtual instruction)




School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Handy Middle School?
868 students attend Handy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Handy Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handy Middle School?
Handy Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Handy Middle School offer ?
Handy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Handy Middle School part of?
Handy Middle School is part of Bay City School District.
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