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#2279 of 3,192 schools in MI
Sault Area Middle School
Middle School · Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
A Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
684 MARQUETTE AVE, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
- Math 35% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sault Area Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 40% 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 56% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sault Area Middle 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 385 | 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.
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sault Area Middle School is listed in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sault Area Middle School
Sault Area Middle School is a public middle school in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools, serving approximately 498 students in grades 5th-9th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,279 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sault Area Middle School
What grades does Sault Area Middle School serve?
Sault Area Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 9th.
How many students attend Sault Area Middle School?
Sault Area Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sault Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sault Area Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sault Area Middle School rank in MI?
Sault Area Middle School ranks #2,279 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sault Area Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sault Area Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Sault Area Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sault Area Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sault Area Middle School a charter school?
No, Sault Area Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sault Area Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sault Area Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sault Area Middle School?
44.6% of students at Sault Area Middle 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
- 5th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (906) 635-6604
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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