Very Good
#446 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Based on limited data
Copper Island Academy
Elementary School · Copper Island Academy · Calumet, MI
A charter elementary school in Calumet, MI where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
52125 Industrial Dr N, Calumet, MI 49913
- Math 55% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Copper Island Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Copper Island Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,469
Median home value
$92,700
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Barkell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Lake Lindenhubbell SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 355 | 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.
Copper Island Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Copper Island Academy is listed in Copper Island Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Copper Island Academy
Copper Island Academy is a public elementary school in Calumet, MI, part of Copper Island Academy, serving approximately 350 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Copper Island Academy
What grades does Copper Island Academy serve?
Copper Island Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Copper Island Academy?
Copper Island Academy has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Island Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Island Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Copper Island Academy rank in MI?
Copper Island Academy ranks #446 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Copper Island Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Copper Island Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Copper Island Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Copper Island Academy has 55% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Copper Island Academy a charter school?
Yes, Copper Island Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Copper Island Academy a Title I school?
No, Copper Island Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Copper Island Academy?
41.7% of students at Copper Island Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houghton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (966) 370-1190
- Area population (ZIP 49913)
- 7,483
- Area median age
- 41
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 49913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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