Very Good
#479 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
School · Dollar Bay-tamarack City Area Schools · Dollar Bay, MI
A Dollar Bay-tamarack City Area Schools school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
PO Box 371, Dollar Bay, MI 49922
- Math 34% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$55,300
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49922; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.0private | PK–10 | 4.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Copper Country Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dollar Bay-tamarack City Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is listed in Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is a public school in Dollar Bay, MI, part of Dollar Bay-tamarack City Area Schools, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
What grades does Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School serve?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School rank in MI?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School ranks #479 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School 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 Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School a charter school?
No, Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School a Title I school?
No, Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School?
57.3% of students at Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Houghton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (906) 482-5812
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 49922)
- 837
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 49922; 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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