Excellent
#327 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Stephenson Area Public School
School · Stephenson Area Public Schools · Stephenson, MI
A school in Stephenson, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 529, Stephenson, MI 49887
- Math 40% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stephenson Area Public School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Stephenson Area Public 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,821
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49887; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Michigan AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 645 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Stephenson Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stephenson Area Public School is listed in Stephenson Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stephenson Area Public School
Stephenson Area Public School is a public school in Stephenson, MI, part of Stephenson Area Public Schools, serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephenson Area Public School
What grades does Stephenson Area Public School serve?
Stephenson Area Public School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Stephenson Area Public School?
Stephenson Area Public School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephenson Area Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephenson Area Public School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stephenson Area Public School rank in MI?
Stephenson Area Public School ranks #327 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Stephenson Area Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stephenson Area Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Stephenson Area Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephenson Area Public School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stephenson Area Public School a charter school?
No, Stephenson Area Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stephenson Area Public School a Title I school?
No, Stephenson Area Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stephenson Area Public School?
55.2% of students at Stephenson Area Public 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Menominee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (906) 753-2222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49887)
- 2,735
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 49887; 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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