The Bay–Arenac Intermediate School District is an intermediate school district in Michigan, headquartered in Bay City. Most of Bay County and Arenac County is served by the Bay–Arenac Intermediate School District, which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools.
Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Isdlocal Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isdlocal Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Isdlocal Programs's student population of 95 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Isdlocal Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isdlocal Programs is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2388 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isdlocal Programs's ranking?
Isdlocal Programs is ranked #2388 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Isdlocal Programs?
The graduation rate of Isdlocal Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Isdlocal Programs?
95 students attend Isdlocal Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Isdlocal Programs students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isdlocal Programs?
Isdlocal Programs has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Isdlocal Programs offer ?
Isdlocal Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Isdlocal Programs part of?
Isdlocal Programs is part of Bay-Arenac Independent School District.
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