Handy Middle School vs State Street Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
State Street Academy
Bay City · Charter other · Grades PK–11
286 students
| Measure | Handy Middle School Bay City, Michigan | State Street Academy Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #393 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #12566 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–11 |
| Students | 598 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •State Street Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24.5%).
- •Handy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 89.9%).
- •State Street Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Handy Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 286.
- •Handy Middle 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 Handy Middle 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 Handy Middle School and State Street Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handy Middle School: 598. State Street Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handy Middle School and State Street Academy rank in Michigan?
Handy Middle School is 393rd of 485 and State Street Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).