Handy Middle School vs Mackensen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handy Middle School
Bay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Mackensen Elementary School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan | Mackensen Elementary School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 485 | #361 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12566 of 15,369 | #14274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mackensen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 26.6).
- •Mackensen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Mackensen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Mackensen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 78.8%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 265.
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 Handy Middle School better than Mackensen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mackensen Elementary School ranks higher (65.8 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 Handy Middle School and Mackensen Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handy Middle School: 598. Mackensen Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handy Middle School and Mackensen Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 and Mackensen Elementary School is 361st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).