Kawkawlin Township’s public schools score below 54% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
28% of students in Kawkawlin Township’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kawkawlin Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kawkawlin Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 989 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kawkawlin Township’s, its schools beat 20%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
77% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,490 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Kawkawlin Township’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Michigan school districts, #531 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kawkawlin Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Kawkawlin Township · depends on your address
Western Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 681 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Auburn
Handy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 598 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bay City
7th grade in Kawkawlin Township · depends on your address
Western Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 681 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Auburn
Handy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 598 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bay City
8th grade in Kawkawlin Township · depends on your address
Western Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 681 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Auburn
Handy Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 598 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bay City
9th grade in Kawkawlin Township · depends on your address
Bay City Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,009 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Auburn
Bay City Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 921 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Bay City
10th grade in Kawkawlin Township · depends on your address
Bay City Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,009 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Auburn
Bay City Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 921 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Bay City
11th grade in Kawkawlin Township · depends on your address
Bay City Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,009 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Auburn
Bay City Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 921 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Bay City
12th grade in Kawkawlin Township · depends on your address
Bay City Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,009 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Auburn
Bay City Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 921 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Bay City
Kawkawlin Township’s public schools are run by Bay City School District, which also serves Auburn, Bay City, Beaver and Frankenlust and others. Parts of Kawkawlin Township (11% of its land) are served by Pinconning Area Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Kawkawlin Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Kawkawlin Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kawkawlin Township | B− | Bay City |
| Monitor | B− | Bay City |
| Bangor | B− | Bangor Township Schools |
| Fraser | B | Pinconning Area Schools |
| Beaver | B− | Bay City |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Bay City with Kawkawlin Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Kawkawlin Township
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Kawkawlin Township’s schools
Are Kawkawlin Township’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Kawkawlin Township children attend score below 54% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #531 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kawkawlin Township in?
Bay City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,030 students in 13 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Kawkawlin Township are served by Pinconning Area Schools.
Where do Kawkawlin Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Bay City Western High School and Bay City Central High School.
What is Kawkawlin Township’s graduation rate?
77% of the class of 2023 in Bay City School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Kawkawlin Township spend per student?
$15,490 in Bay City School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Kawkawlin Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Kawkawlin Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.