Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Blue Water Middle College Academy's student population of 255 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Water Middle College Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Blue Water Middle College Academy is ranked #761 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Water Middle College Academy?
The graduation rate of Blue Water Middle College Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Blue Water Middle College Academy?
255 students attend Blue Water Middle College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Water Middle College Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Water Middle College Academy?
Blue Water Middle College Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Water Middle College Academy offer ?
Blue Water Middle College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blue Water Middle College Academy part of?
Blue Water Middle College Academy is part of Blue Water Middle College School District.
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