C+
Average
61/100

Lake Superior Academy

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 8936 S MACKINAC TRL, Sault S Marie, MI 49783
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Michigan
Resources
D
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
91
Students
enrolled
25.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%50/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%46/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−21 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−12 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 8936 S MACKINAC TRL
City Sault S Marie
ZIP Code 49783
District 2601093
NCES School ID 260109308687
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49783

Understanding the community around Lake Superior Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,667
Per Capita Income $30,968
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $134,800
Median Rent $784
Owner-Occupied 66.2%
Renter-Occupied 33.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lake Superior Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.1%
American Indian 15.4%
Two or More Races 14.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.1%
Black 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 91
Teachers (FTE) 3.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lake Superior Academy?
Lake Superior Academy has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lake Superior Academy?
Lake Superior Academy has 91 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.3:1.
What grades does Lake Superior Academy serve?
Lake Superior Academy serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Lake Superior Academy receive per student?
Lake Superior Academy receives $10,136 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lake Superior Academy in 49783 ▼
Avg Home Value
$202,325
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,950
1-Year Change
+10.8%
% Renters
33.8%

Other Schools in 49783

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026