The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)72%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)87%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)25%
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
5%
Black
(09-10)n/a
20%
White
(09-10)61%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Suttons Bay Middle School?
214 students attend Suttons Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Suttons Bay Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Suttons Bay Middle School offer ?
Suttons Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Suttons Bay Middle School part of?
Suttons Bay Middle School is part of Suttons Bay Public Schools.
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