Handy Middle School
685 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Handy Middle School, located at 601 Blend Street in Bay City, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Bay City Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle-level education that focuses on academic rigor, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students. By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond through a variety of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities.
As part of the broader Bay City school system, Handy Middle School leverages district-wide resources to enhance student learning, utilizing technology and modern instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs. The school emphasizes community and school spirit, encouraging students to take an active role in their education. For families interested in further information regarding curriculum, school calendars, and administrative updates, the school’s official website at [http://www.bcschools.net](http://www.bcschools.net) serves as the primary resource for news and school-community communication.
As part of the broader Bay City school system, Handy Middle School leverages district-wide resources to enhance student learning, utilizing technology and modern instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs. The school emphasizes community and school spirit, encouraging students to take an active role in their education. For families interested in further information regarding curriculum, school calendars, and administrative updates, the school’s official website at [http://www.bcschools.net](http://www.bcschools.net) serves as the primary resource for news and school-community communication.
685
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 440 |
| Hispanic | 113 |
| Black | 41 |
| Two or More | 84 |
| American Indian | 6 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White440 (64.2 %)
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Hispanic113 (16.5 %)
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Two or More84 (12.3 %)
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Black41 (6.0 %)
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American Indian6 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Bay City School District |
| Phone: | (989)684-1723 |
| Website: | http://www.bcschools.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 685 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 454 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
224
Grade 7
204
Grade 8
257
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 224 |
| Grade 7 | 204 |
| Grade 8 | 257 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 306 | 44.7% |
| Male | 379 | 55.3% |
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