Serving 498 students in grades 5-10, Sault Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-10
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sault Area Middle School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Sault Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sault Area Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sault Area Middle School's ranking?
Sault Area Middle School is ranked #1551 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sault Area Middle School often compared to?
Sault Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sault Area Middle School?
498 students attend Sault Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sault Area Middle School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sault Area Middle School?
Sault Area Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sault Area Middle School offer ?
Sault Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sault Area Middle School part of?
Sault Area Middle School is part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools.
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