Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools School District
School District · Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,349
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,349
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#284 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,349
$2,234 vs Michigan median
District size
1,915 students
Larger than Michigan median
About Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools is a Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $12,349 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Sault Sainte Marie
- Total Enrollment
- 1,915
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools spends $12,349 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Lincoln School is the highest-rated school in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Across schools in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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