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.
598
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Handy Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White401
Hispanic109
Black28
Asian1
Two or More57
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    401 (67.1%)
  • Hispanic
    109 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    57 (9.5%)
  • Black
    28 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: 598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
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 6 184
Grade 7 197
Grade 8 217

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Handy Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6184
Grade 7197
Grade 8217
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Handy Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28247.2%
Male31652.8%