Is Big Bay De Noc School a good school?

Big Bay De Noc School ranks 696 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Big Bay De Noc School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Big Bay De Noc School.

What is the racial makeup of Big Bay De Noc School?

Students at Big Bay De Noc School are 61% White, 17% Two or more races, 16% American Indian, 6% Hispanic.

Big Bay De Noc School

Summary:

Big Bay De Noc School is an alternative public school in Cooks, Michigan, serving 176 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (56.82%) and significant populations of Native American (18.18%) and multiracial (17.05%) students.

One of Big Bay De Noc School's key strengths is its exceptional graduation rates, which have reached 100% for the past two school years. However, the school has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has fluctuated between 13.7% and 45% over the past five years, and its academic performance on standardized tests, which generally falls below the state averages. Notably, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to the nearby TriTownship School, Big Bay De Noc School has lower graduation rates, higher chronic absenteeism, and weaker academic performance, suggesting opportunities for improvement.

By understanding the unique characteristics and challenges of Big Bay De Noc School, the Rapid River Public Schools district can work to address the root causes of chronic absenteeism, implement targeted interventions to support student learning, and leverage the best practices of nearby schools to enhance the educational experience for all students at Big Bay De Noc School.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

8928 Oo 25 Rd
Cooks, MI 49817

(906) 252-4500

District: Big Bay De Noc School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
696^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

Two or more races:

16.8%

American Indian:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Big Bay De Noc School ranks better than 53.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Big Bay De Noc School ranks better than 74.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Big Bay De Noc School ranks worse than 72.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Big Bay De Noc School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Big Bay De Noc School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), two or more races (16.8%), American Indian (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Bay De Noc School is 15.4. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Big Bay De Noc School 696^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Big Bay De Noc School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Big Bay De Noc School 229^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Big Bay De Noc School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Big Bay De Noc School 542^nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Big Bay De Noc School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	54.18	877^th	1545	43.2%
2007	56.64	832^nd	1565	46.8%
2008	52.04	994^th	1577	37.0%
2009	57.35	874^th	1589	45.0%
2010	50.18	1058^th	1552	31.8%
2011	41.58	1150^th	1552	25.9%
2012	41.34	1037^th	1566	33.8%
2013	27.70	1224^th	1563	21.7%
2014	17.52	1319^th	1533	14.0%
2015	35.84	1070^th	1580	32.3%
2016	52.44	746^th	1548	51.8%
2017	53.99	615^th	1466	58.0%
2018	58.44	640^th	1448	55.8%
2019	40.04	832^nd	1408	40.9%
2021	33.30	775^th	1153	32.8%
2023	59.03	563^rd	1470	61.7%
2024	49.84	696^th	1486	53.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.00	752^nd	1397	46.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.13	1172^nd	1446	18.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.10	435^th	1204	63.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	63.88	339^th	806	57.9%
2007	58.51	444^th	823	46.1%
2008	49.54	555^th	839	33.8%
2009	59.54	454^th	847	46.4%
2010	63.30	422^nd	851	50.4%
2011	55.95	489^th	858	43.0%
2012	47.03	501^st	900	44.3%
2013	41.88	571^st	919	37.9%
2014	38.92	605^th	921	34.3%
2015	27.48	669^th	919	27.2%
2016	34.01	596^th	894	33.3%
2017	24.57	620^th	821	24.5%
2018	58.08	363^rd	838	56.7%
2023	28.48	622^nd	883	29.6%
2024	66.83	229^th	897	74.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.90	214^th	786	72.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.30	172^nd	701	75.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	64.79	287^th	705	59.3%
2007	70.62	243^rd	767	68.3%
2008	77.95	170^th	750	77.3%
2009	68.19	291^st	754	61.4%
2010	58.94	408^th	765	46.7%
2011	60.64	397^th	784	49.4%
2012	57.76	364^th	773	52.9%
2013	55.70	376^th	805	53.3%
2014	31.57	556^th	799	30.4%
2015	30.34	578^th	832	30.5%
2016	39.86	490^th	852	42.5%
2017	82.85	107^th	835	87.2%
2018	35.24	516^th	824	37.4%
2023	48.30	363^rd	735	50.6%
2024	26.20	542^nd	743	27.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.02	458^th	654	30.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.37	562^nd	707	20.5%
2023	53.17	265^th	611	56.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.09	582^nd	708	17.8%
2023	22.83	520^th	647	19.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Big Bay De Noc School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	320	0	0	0	61	n/a	n/a	0	381
1989	316	0	2	0	63	n/a	n/a	0	381
1990	335	0	0	0	55	n/a	n/a	0	390
1991	313	0	1	1	81	n/a	n/a	0	396
1992	291	0	0	0	85	n/a	n/a	0	376
1993	296	0	0	0	90	n/a	n/a	0	386
1994	286	0	0	0	94	n/a	n/a	0	380
1995	287	0	0	0	97	n/a	n/a	0	384
1996	287	0	0	0	97	n/a	n/a	0	384
1997	286	0	0	0	99	n/a	n/a	0	385
1998	256	0	0	0	101	n/a	n/a	0	357
1999	249	0	3	0	98	n/a	n/a	0	350
2000	256	0	3	0	107	n/a	n/a	0	366
2001	253	0	4	0	104	n/a	n/a	0	361
2002	249	0	3	3	64	n/a	n/a	0	319
2003	249	0	3	3	64	n/a	n/a	0	319
2004	220	0	3	2	85	n/a	n/a	0	310
2005	203	0	3	2	78	n/a	n/a	0	286
2006	222	2	3	0	70	n/a	n/a	0	297
2007	220	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	67	291
2008	212	n/a	3	1	68	n/a	n/a	1	285
2009	198	0	3	0	64	n/a	n/a	1	266
2010	190	0	3	0	54	n/a	n/a	1	248
2011	185	0	2	2	19	0	34	0	242
2012	185	0	2	1	22	0	28	0	238
2013	185	0	1	0	26	0	27	0	239
2014	187	0	0	3	25	0	25	0	240
2015	179	0	0	4	19	0	26	0	228
2016	157	0	0	6	21	0	24	0	208
2017	147	0	0	5	22	0	24	0	198
2018	121	0	0	5	20	0	20	0	166
2019	112	0	0	5	27	0	21	0	165
2020	103	0	0	4	28	0	23	0	158
2021	111	0	0	4	26	0	25	0	166
2022	103	0	0	10	33	0	29	0	175
2023	100	1	1	12	32	0	30	0	176
2024	126	1	1	12	33	0	35	0	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Big Bay De Noc School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	381	n/a	n/a	34.1
1990	390	25.0	15.6	28.2
1991	396	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	386	n/a	0.0	0
1994	380	25.0	15.2	35.8
1995	384	23.5	16.3	37.5
1996	384	23.5	16.3	37.5
1997	385	24.0	16.0	33.2
1998	357	23.0	15.5	33.1
1999	350	22.0	15.9	30.9
2000	366	22.3	16.4	49.2
2001	361	23.2	15.6	44
2002	319	19.5	16.4	40.8
2003	319	19.5	16.4	40.8
2004	310	19.0	16.3	40
2005	286	18.0	15.9	44.1
2006	297	18.8	15.8	44.4
2007	291	17.3	16.8	58.5
2008	285	17.8	16.0	47.9
2009	266	17.4	15.3	52.8
2010	248	16.9	14.6	48.6
2011	242	16.9	14.2	52.1
2012	238	15.7	15.1	56.7
2013	239	15.7	15.2	59.4
2014	240	17.3	13.8	58.8
2015	228	15.0	15.2	57.9
2016	208	15.0	13.8	58.2
2017	198	13.0	15.1	61.6
2018	166	13.7	12.0	65.7
2019	165	13.9	11.8	69.1
2020	158	9.2	17.1	64.6
2021	166	8.7	18.9	56
2022	175	8.9	19.5	60
2023	176	12.4	14.1	58.5
2024	208	13.4	15.4	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Big Bay De Noc School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	381	n/a	n/a	34.1
1990	390	25.0	15.6	28.2
1991	396	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	386	n/a	0.0	0
1994	380	25.0	15.2	35.8
1995	384	23.5	16.3	37.5
1996	384	23.5	16.3	37.5
1997	385	24.0	16.0	33.2
1998	357	23.0	15.5	33.1
1999	350	22.0	15.9	30.9
2000	366	22.3	16.4	49.2
2001	361	23.2	15.6	44
2002	319	19.5	16.4	40.8
2003	319	19.5	16.4	40.8
2004	310	19.0	16.3	40
2005	286	18.0	15.9	44.1
2006	297	18.8	15.8	44.4
2007	291	17.3	16.8	58.5
2008	285	17.8	16.0	47.9
2009	266	17.4	15.3	52.8
2010	248	16.9	14.6	48.6
2011	242	16.9	14.2	52.1
2012	238	15.7	15.1	56.7
2013	239	15.7	15.2	59.4
2014	240	17.3	13.8	58.8
2015	228	15.0	15.2	57.9
2016	208	15.0	13.8	58.2
2017	198	13.0	15.1	61.6
2018	166	13.7	12.0	65.7
2019	165	13.9	11.8	69.1
2020	158	9.2	17.1	64.6
2021	166	8.7	18.9	56
2022	175	8.9	19.5	60
2023	176	12.4	14.1	58.5
2024	208	13.4	15.4	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Bay De Noc School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,399 (10.4%)	$12,028 (89.6%)	$13,428
2020	$2,021 (13.9%)	$12,515 (86.1%)	$14,536
2021	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2022	$2,309 (15.2%)	$12,907 (84.8%)	$15,216
2023	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Bay De Noc School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 832^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 563^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	20.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Big Bay De Noc School)	43.8	27.8	16%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Big Bay De Noc School District)	43.8	27.8	16%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.6	4.1%
6th Grade Math (Big Bay De Noc School)	37.5	25	12.5%
6th Grade Math (Big Bay De Noc School District)	37.5	25	12.5%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	165	176	6.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	27	32	18.5%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	12	140%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	112	100	10.7%
Two or More Races	21	30	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	58.5%	10.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Big Bay De Noc School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8928 Oo 25 Rd	Cooks	49817	Schoolcraft County	Big Bay De Noc School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 252-4500	208	13	15.4	55.8%	126 (60.6%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.8%)	1 (0.5%)	33 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (16.8%)								(n/a)	73.7		36.8			28.6	61.5		28.6		21.4	46.2		50.0	42.1	21.1		21.1	26.3	$00	$00	$00
TriTownship School	Public, Alternative	K-12	10070 Us Highway 2	Rapid River	49878	Delta County	Rapid River Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 474-6411	253	18	14.2	50.6%	200 (79.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (18.6%)								(n/a)	76.2	42.9		42.9	60.0	35.3	23.5	31.8	57.1	46.7	23.5	23.5	36.4	41.2	52.4	33.3	17.7	33.3	60.0	$14,575	$2,930	$11,644

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