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#1712 of 3,192 schools in MI
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Elementary School · Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
A charter elementary school in Sault Sainte Marie, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1301 MARQUETTE AVE, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
- Math 31% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
63.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low66/100K
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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
$59,847
Median home value
$146,400
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–1 | 1.4 mi | 227 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,750NCES 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.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is listed in Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is a public elementary school in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, part of Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy, serving approximately 597 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,712 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
What grades does Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy serve?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy rank in MI?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy ranks #1,712 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy a charter school?
Yes, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy a Title I school?
No, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
63.7% of students at Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (906) 635-5055
- Area population (ZIP 49783)
- 18,778
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 49783; 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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