Below Average
#2820 of 3,192 schools in MI
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
Elementary School · Suttons Bay Public Schools · Suttons Bay, MI
An elementary school in Suttons Bay, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 Elm Street PO Box 367, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
- Math 22% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Suttons Bay Elementary 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Average279/100K
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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
$89,688
Median home value
$367,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49682; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Bay Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Leelanau Montessori Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 77 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Suttons Bay Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is listed in Suttons Bay Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is a public elementary school in Suttons Bay, MI, part of Suttons Bay Public Schools, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,820 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
What grades does Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School serve?
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School?
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School rank in MI?
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School ranks #2,820 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School a charter school?
No, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School a Title I school?
No, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School?
68.9% of students at Suttons Bay Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Leelanau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (231) 271-8601
- Area population (ZIP 49682)
- 4,528
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.9
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 49682; 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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