Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Big Bay De Noc School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Bay De Noc School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Big Bay De Noc School's student population of 208 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Big Bay De Noc School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Bay De Noc School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1979 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bay De Noc School's ranking?
Big Bay De Noc School is ranked #1979 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Big Bay De Noc School often compared to?
Big Bay De Noc Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tritownship School, Manistique Middle And High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Bay De Noc School?
The graduation rate of Big Bay De Noc School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Big Bay De Noc School?
208 students attend Big Bay De Noc School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Big Bay De Noc School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Bay De Noc School?
Big Bay De Noc School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Bay De Noc School offer ?
Big Bay De Noc School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Big Bay De Noc School part of?
Big Bay De Noc School is part of Big Bay De Noc School District.
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