Middle Schools in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools


Summary:

The Sault Area Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district in Michigan, educating students in grades 5-9 with a total enrollment of 498 students.

While Sault Area Middle School's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking between the top 33% and 43% of Michigan middle schools, it currently sits around the state average with a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in certain subject areas like 5th grade English Language Arts and Science, but struggles in others like 8th grade Math. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and serves a student population with a significant level of economic disadvantage, with 44.58% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Sault Area Middle School appears to be a relatively average-performing middle school in Michigan, with some strengths and areas for improvement. As the sole middle school option in the district, it may be the primary choice for families, though the data suggests there is room for the school to enhance its academic performance and address issues like chronic absenteeism to better serve its students.

District Detail

 876 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783-2978

 (906) 632-5653

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,794

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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