Christa McAuliffe Middle School vs Handy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Bay City, Michigan | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 485 | #393 of 485 |
| National rank | #9333 of 15,369 | #12566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 608 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 26.6).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 78.8%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 22.5).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 598.
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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School better than Handy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Middle School ranks higher (42.2 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Handy Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 608. Handy Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Handy Middle School rank in Michigan?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 285th of 485 and Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).