Bangor West Central School vs State Street Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor West Central School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
State Street Academy
Bay City · Charter other · Grades PK–11
286 students
| Measure | Bangor West Central School Bay City, Michigan | State Street Academy Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #852 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #29500 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–11 |
| Students | 361 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bangor West Central School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Bangor West Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 89.9%).
- •State Street Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 27.8).
- •Bangor West Central School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 286.
- •Bangor West Central School is a public school while State Street Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bangor West Central School better than State Street Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bangor West Central School and State Street Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor West Central School: 361. State Street Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor West Central School and State Street Academy rank in Michigan?
Bangor West Central School is 852nd of 1,581 and State Street Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).