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#1329 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Lake Superior Academy
Elementary School · Lake Superior Academy · Sault S. Marie, MI
A charter elementary school in Sault S. Marie, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8936 SOUTH MACKINAC TRL, Sault S. Marie, MI 49783
- Math 19% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 30.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Superior Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Superior 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 32Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lake Superior Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,141NCES 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.
Lake Superior Academy is listed in Lake Superior Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Superior Academy
Lake Superior Academy is a public elementary school in Sault S. Marie, MI, part of Lake Superior Academy, serving approximately 91 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 30.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,329 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Superior Academy
What grades does Lake Superior Academy serve?
Lake Superior Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Superior Academy?
Lake Superior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Academy is 30.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Superior Academy rank in MI?
Lake Superior Academy ranks #1,329 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lake Superior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Superior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lake Superior Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Superior Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Lake Superior Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lake Superior Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lake Superior Academy a Title I school?
No, Lake Superior Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Superior Academy?
54.9% of students at Lake Superior 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (906) 259-1168
- Area population (ZIP 49783)
- 18,778
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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