The Bay–Arenac Intermediate School District is an intermediate school district in Michigan, headquartered in Bay City. Most of Bay County and Arenac County is served by the Bay–Arenac Intermediate School District, which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools.
Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Isdlocal Programs 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isdlocal Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Isdlocal Programs's student population of 92 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Isdlocal Programs 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 Isdlocal Programs is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2371 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
85%
63%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isdlocal Programs's ranking?
Isdlocal Programs is ranked #2371 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Isdlocal Programs?
The graduation rate of Isdlocal Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Isdlocal Programs?
92 students attend Isdlocal Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Isdlocal Programs students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isdlocal Programs?
Isdlocal Programs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Isdlocal Programs offer ?
Isdlocal Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Isdlocal Programs part of?
Isdlocal Programs is part of Bay-Arenac Independent School District.
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