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#1254 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Baraga School
School · Baraga Area Schools · Baraga, MI
A school in Baraga, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 LYONS ST, Baraga, MI 49908
- Math 23% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 36% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baraga School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Baraga School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,985
Median home value
$115,800
Median rent
$475/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanse Area SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baraga Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baraga School is listed in Baraga Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baraga School
Baraga School is a public school in Baraga, MI, part of Baraga Area Schools, serving approximately 325 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baraga School
What grades does Baraga School serve?
Baraga School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Baraga School?
Baraga School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baraga School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baraga School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baraga School rank in MI?
Baraga School ranks #1,254 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Baraga School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baraga School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baraga School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baraga School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Baraga School a charter school?
No, Baraga School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baraga School a Title I school?
No, Baraga School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baraga School?
64.6% of students at Baraga School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Baraga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (906) 353-6661
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49908)
- 3,208
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49908; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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