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#1786 of 3,192 schools in MI
Suttons Bay Virtual School
School · Suttons Bay Public Schools · Suttons Bay, MI
A school in Suttons Bay, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
310 Elm Street PO Box 367, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
- Math 22% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Suttons Bay Virtual School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* 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
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Suttons Bay Virtual 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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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Suttons Bay Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Virtual School is listed in Suttons Bay Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suttons Bay Virtual School
Suttons Bay Virtual School is a public school in Suttons Bay, MI, part of Suttons Bay Public Schools, serving approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 36.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,786 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suttons Bay Virtual School
What grades does Suttons Bay Virtual School serve?
Suttons Bay Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Suttons Bay Virtual School?
Suttons Bay Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Virtual School is 36.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suttons Bay Virtual School rank in MI?
Suttons Bay Virtual School ranks #1,786 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Suttons Bay Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Suttons Bay Virtual School 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 Suttons Bay Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suttons Bay Virtual School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Suttons Bay Virtual School a charter school?
No, Suttons Bay Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Suttons Bay Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Suttons Bay Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suttons Bay Virtual School?
60.7% of students at Suttons Bay Virtual 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
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Leelanau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (231) 271-8685
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- 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.
- 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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