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Superior Central School

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Superior Central School ranks 779 th of 1488 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

779^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 48% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

Superior Central School is an alternative public school located in Eben Junction, Michigan, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Superior Central School District.

While Superior Central School's 4-year graduation rates have generally been higher than the state average in recent years, the school has faced challenges with fluctuating dropout rates, reaching a concerning high of 8.1% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's test scores on state assessments and college readiness exams are often below the state averages, though they outperform the state in some areas, such as 11th-grade science and social studies proficiency. The school has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

However, the school has shown a commitment to investing in its resources, with per-student spending increasing from $12,362 in 2020-2021 to $15,364 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio has improved from 16.2 in 2021-2022 to 14.6 in 2023-2024, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students. By leveraging the school's strengths and implementing targeted interventions, Superior Central School can work towards enhancing the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.

329

Students ?

21.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,300

Per pupil spending ?

52.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

E2865 State Rd 94
Eben Junction, MI 49825

(906) 439-5531

District: Superior Central School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

American Indian:

8.8%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2022 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓89% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2022

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Michigan avg40%

Elementary school

779^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

580^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

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High school

103^rd of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 41 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	779 of 1488	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	792 of 1486	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.7	706 of 1470	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.0	795 of 1344	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.8	464 of 1153	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.8	667 of 1408	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	714 of 1448	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.3	486 of 1466	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.1	637 of 1548	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.2	528 of 1580	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.6	786 of 1533	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.1	1108 of 1563	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.8	981 of 1566	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.5	739 of 1552	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.0	965 of 1552	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.7	1080 of 1589	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.3	765 of 1577	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	41.2	1169 of 1565	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	57.7	790 of 1545	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	405 of 1338	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	509 of 1342	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	490 of 1321	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.5	788 of 1443	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	60.0	460 of 1346	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.7	109 of 1350	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	57.9	402 of 1099	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.3	268 of 1134	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	64.7	416 of 1397	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	25.6	997 of 1366	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.2	887 of 1347	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.6	689 of 1196	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.9	891 of 1446	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	30.8	862 of 1206	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.5	827 of 1204	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.7	709 of 1198	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.9	900 of 1102	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.6	505 of 1005	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.6	742 of 1128	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.4	679 of 1253	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	32.9	580 of 890	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.4	494 of 897	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.6	448 of 883	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.2	268 of 776	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.0	278 of 675	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.0	225 of 792	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	46.6	472 of 838	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.6	309 of 821	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.7	543 of 894	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.1	555 of 919	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.8	327 of 921	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.9	410 of 919	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.5	407 of 900	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.5	376 of 858	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.4	429 of 851	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.9	412 of 847	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.9	439 of 839	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.0	425 of 823	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	76.6	168 of 806	79.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	49.2	332 of 771	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.4	456 of 770	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.6	198 of 657	69.9%	★★★★☆
2018	55.0	355 of 794	55.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	54.3	329 of 832	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.4	282 of 836	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.1	332 of 825	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	178 of 691	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	62.6	253 of 815	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	506 of 798	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.3	529 of 786	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.5	275 of 776	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	263 of 658	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	30.4	568 of 797	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	22.3	560 of 696	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.5	520 of 701	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.7	473 of 688	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.8	253 of 638	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.0	226 of 577	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.6	332 of 624	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.4	441 of 678	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	103 of 739	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	60.1	265 of 743	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	256 of 735	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	261 of 531	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.0	163 of 561	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	48.0	349 of 666	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.7	362 of 824	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.5	343 of 835	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	32.2	547 of 852	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.4	457 of 832	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	80.6	124 of 799	84.5%	★★★★☆
2013	70.0	235 of 805	70.8%	★★★★☆
2012	77.1	154 of 773	80.1%	★★★★☆
2011	81.6	114 of 784	85.5%	★★★★☆
2010	73.7	220 of 765	71.2%	★★★★☆
2009	57.1	412 of 754	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.5	442 of 750	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	74.6	187 of 767	75.6%	★★★★☆
2006	67.2	269 of 705	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	110 of 629	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	54.8	245 of 554	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.7	347 of 710	51.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	80.6	85 of 635	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	92.4	27 of 755	96.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	55.2	244 of 611	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.2	333 of 707	52.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	97 of 639	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	59.3	218 of 638	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.3	377 of 647	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.1	230 of 492	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.6	129 of 516	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	213 of 582	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.9	390 of 708	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2025)70th percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-19 vs school

Male (2025)27th percentile-21 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)60th percentile+26 vs school

Female (2024)57th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)37th percentile~ school

White (2025)20th percentile-15 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile~ school

White (2025)85th percentile~ school

Female (2025)83rd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2023)60th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing57%~ state avg

Science52%+13 vs state

Social Studies50%+10 vs state

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Mathematics36%+8 vs state

Math26%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)				M-Step Science (2025)			M-Step Social Studies (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Superior Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	E2865 State Rd 94	Eben Junction	49825	Alger County	Superior Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 439-5531	329	15	21.4	52.3%	291 (88.4%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	52.6	21.1	57.1	35.7	42.9	40.9	43.8	29.2	34.3	23.5	13.3	30.4	58.8	35.3	57.1	35.3	29.4	71.4	$15,300	$1,055	$14,245

Frequently Asked Questions about Superior Central School

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Superior Central School District

Is Superior Central School a good school?

Superior Central School ranks 779^th of 1488 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Superior Central School?

Students at Superior Central School are 88% White, 9% American Indian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Superior Central School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 329 students attended Superior Central School.

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