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Boyne City Middle School

Q: Is Boyne City Middle School a good school?

Boyne City Middle School ranks 325 th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

325^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Boyne City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Boyne City, Michigan, with 395 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.5. The school is part of the Boyne City Public Schools district, which is ranked 106 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boyne City Middle School has shown mixed performance on standardized tests compared to state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 25.5% to 49.5% across different subjects and grade levels. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.6% to 30.8% over the past few years, and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.47% to 49.48%. The school's spending per student has varied, ranging from $12,960 to $20,670 over the past few years.

When compared to the nearby Harbor Springs Middle School and Petoskey Middle School, Boyne City Middle School generally performs lower on standardized tests, particularly in Math and Science. However, the school ranks highly (top 20 in the state) for its special education students, indicating strong support and programming for this population. To improve overall student outcomes, the school and district may need to focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, implementing targeted interventions for struggling students, and learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools.

378

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,859

Per pupil spending ?

35.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1025 Boyne Ave
Boyne City, MI 49712-9110

(231) 439-8200

District: Boyne City Public Schools

Students who attend Boyne City Middle School usually attend:

High:

Boyne City High School

Feeder schools for Boyne City Middle School:

Elementary:

Boyne City Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Michigan avg39%

325^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

106^th of 613Boyne City Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	57.8	325 of 890	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	314 of 897	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	254 of 883	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	62.8	231 of 776	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	53.0	268 of 675	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.0	231 of 792	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	247 of 838	70.5%	★★★★☆
2017	70.7	176 of 821	78.6%	★★★★☆
2016	79.8	137 of 894	84.7%	★★★★☆
2015	83.6	101 of 919	89.0%	★★★★☆
2014	73.7	200 of 921	78.3%	★★★★☆
2013	66.5	270 of 919	70.6%	★★★★☆
2012	68.5	257 of 900	71.4%	★★★★☆
2011	69.6	275 of 858	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.6	326 of 851	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.9	301 of 847	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.8	273 of 839	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	73.3	212 of 823	74.2%	★★★★☆
2006	64.8	328 of 806	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	52.6	325 of 789	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.4	308 of 771	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.6	336 of 770	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.2	210 of 657	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.9	233 of 521	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	264 of 658	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.6	281 of 794	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	417 of 832	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	329 of 836	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.7	256 of 825	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.1	114 of 691	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	47.8	244 of 523	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.3	152 of 672	77.4%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	136 of 815	83.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	54.8	315 of 798	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	306 of 786	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.1	168 of 776	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	55.8	255 of 658	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.7	230 of 540	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.8	180 of 639	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	71.5	188 of 797	76.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	80.0	20 of 201	90.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	45.2	364 of 696	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	327 of 701	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	264 of 688	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	245 of 638	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	259 of 577	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	232 of 624	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	268 of 678	60.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)90th percentile+25 vs school

Male (2025)61st percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile-14 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies46%+8 vs state

Science42%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Math32%~ state avg

Mathematics30%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th 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 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boyne City Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 Boyne Ave	Boyne City	49712	Charlevoix County	Boyne City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 439-8200	378	21	17.6	35.4%	341 (90.2%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	57.8	325^th of 890 public middle schools	63.5%		57.2	314^th of 897 public middle schools	65.0%	11	72.5	30.4	42.3	40.4	37.4	31.0	25.5	37.4	44.3	39.6	41.4	49.5	$19,859	$1,282	$18,578
Petoskey Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	801 Northmen Dr	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	No	(231) 348-2150	561	37	15.1	25.5%	485 (86.5%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.0%)	91.6	60^th of 890 public middle schools	93.3%		92.8	54^th of 897 public middle schools	94.0%	6	83.0	53.5		60.4	58.2		51.9	69.9		60.5		72.0	$15,889	$892	$14,997
Harbor Springs Middle School	Public	5-8	800 South State Rd	Harbor Springs	49740	Emmet County	Harbor Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 526-4700	233	18	13.1	21.0%	205 (88.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)	73.8	182^nd of 890 public middle schools	79.6%		78.7	137^th of 897 public middle schools	84.7%	45	75.7	33.8	62.5	60.0	43.6	53.6	38.0	43.6	71.4	46.6	60.7	61.6	$23,122	$1,025	$22,097

Frequently Asked Questions about Boyne City Middle School

What high school do graduates of Boyne City Middle School attend?

Students who attend Boyne City Middle School usually go on to attend Boyne City High School

Is Boyne City Middle School a good school?

Boyne City Middle School ranks 325^th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Boyne City Middle School in?

Boyne City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Boyne City Middle School?

Students at Boyne City Middle School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Boyne City Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 378 students attended Boyne City Middle School.

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