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Uplift Michigan Academy
School · Uplift Michigan Academy · Stephenson, MI
A charter school in Stephenson, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
W526 DIVISION ST, Stephenson, MI 49887
- Math 9% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Uplift Michigan Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
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 Uplift Michigan 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Area Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 404 | 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.
Uplift Michigan Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,168NCES 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.
Uplift Michigan Academy is listed in Uplift Michigan Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uplift Michigan Academy
Uplift Michigan Academy is a public school in Stephenson, MI, part of Uplift Michigan Academy, serving approximately 645 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,301 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uplift Michigan Academy
What grades does Uplift Michigan Academy serve?
Uplift Michigan Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Uplift Michigan Academy?
Uplift Michigan Academy has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Michigan Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Michigan Academy is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uplift Michigan Academy rank in MI?
Uplift Michigan Academy ranks #2,301 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Uplift Michigan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Uplift Michigan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Uplift Michigan Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uplift Michigan Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Uplift Michigan Academy a charter school?
Yes, Uplift Michigan Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Uplift Michigan Academy a Title I school?
No, Uplift Michigan Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uplift Michigan Academy?
80.3% of students at Uplift Michigan 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Menominee County
- Phone
- (313) 335-3218
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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