Copper Island Academy

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Copper Island Academy ranks 268 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Copper Island Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 324 students in grades K-8 in Calumet, Michigan. The school is part of the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district, which is ranked 72 out of 610 districts in the state and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Copper Island Academy stands out from nearby schools like South Range Elementary, EB Holman Elementary, and Barkell Elementary in several key ways. The school has a very high percentage of white students, ranging from 98-99% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools. Academically, Copper Island Academy consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step and PSAT tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with 63.6% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 37.9%, and 57.6% proficient or better in math compared to 32.1% statewide.

However, Copper Island Academy also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.3% compared to the nearby schools, which range from 14.5% to 21.3%. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent student population, with only 31.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 51.42% to 59.81% at the nearby schools. While Copper Island Academy's strong academic performance is a notable strength, the school should address its higher chronic absenteeism rate to ensure all students are able to fully benefit from the high-quality education it provides.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

52125 Industrial Dr N
Calumet, MI 49913-9267

(966) 370-1190

District: Copper Island Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,105

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.4%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Copper Island Academy ranks better than 82% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.79. (See more...)

Compare Details Copper Island Academy ranks better than 82.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.4%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Copper Island Academy is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Copper Island Academy employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Copper Island Academy is $9,105.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Copper Island Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Copper Island Academy 268^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Copper Island Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Copper Island Academy 161^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Copper Island Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Copper Island Academy 72^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Copper Island Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.59	247^th	1470	83.2%
2024	78.79	268^th	1486	82.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.07	139^th	1350	89.7%
2024	84.22	114^th	1381	91.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.95	247^th	1321	81.3%
2024	79.75	210^th	1342	84.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	70.83	285^th	1139	75.0%
2023	81.62	196^th	1334	85.3%
2024	70.35	352^nd	1347	73.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	69.49	298^th	1102	73.0%
2023	73.27	277^th	1198	76.9%
2024	71.49	299^th	1204	75.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Copper Island Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.37	94^th	883	89.4%
2024	76.51	161^st	897	82.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.14	60^th	825	92.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.11	114^th	770	85.2%
2024	81.00	95^th	771	87.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.52	100^th	776	87.1%
2024	80.92	110^th	786	86.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Copper Island Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	76.39	114^th	638	82.1%
2023	80.74	103^rd	688	85.0%
2024	70.15	164^th	701	76.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Copper Island Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	296	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	301
2023	322	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Copper Island Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	301	16.0	18.8	31.2
2023	324	24.0	13.5	31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Copper Island Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	301	16.0	18.8	31.2
2023	324	24.0	13.5	31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Copper Island Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$712 (9.6%)	$6,707 (90.4%)	$7,419
2023	$1,026 (11.3%)	$8,079 (88.7%)	$9,105

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near Copper Island Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th 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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th 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 Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Copper Island Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	52125 Industrial Dr N	Calumet	49913	Houghton County	Copper Island Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(966) 370-1190	324	24	13.5	31.8%	322 (99.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.8	268^th of 1486 public elementary schools	82.0%		80.6	247^th of 1470 public elementary schools	83.2%	21	87.5	16.7	40.5	59.1	63.3	50.0	63.6	52.4	61.4	53.3	44.7	57.6	65.5	62.5	41.4	25.0	$9,105	$1,026	$8,079
Barkell Elementary School	Public	K-5	1201 N Elevation St	Hancock	49930	Houghton County	Hancock Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 487-9030	272	19	14.7	59.6%	254 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	70.5	399^th of 1486 public elementary schools	73.1%		65.8	462^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	68.6%	63			45.9	47.5	51.4			67.6	57.5	45.7			60.0		20.0		$14,775	$1,908	$12,867
Houghton Elementary School	Public	K-5	203 W Jacker Ave	Houghton	49931	Houghton County	Houghton-Portage Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 482-0456	643	35	18.4	35.3%	582 (90.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	88.8	136^th of 1486 public elementary schools	90.8%		88.7	128^th of 1470 public elementary schools	91.3%	8			64.3	72.4	60.2			71.2	71.4	63.6			66.7		29.6		$11,570	$2,171	$9,399
CLK Elementary School	Public	K-5	57070 Mine St	Calumet	49913	Houghton County	Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 337-0311	515	32	15.9	59.8%	492 (95.5%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)	64.4	491^st of 1486 public elementary schools	67.0%		56.8	593^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	59.7%	102			46.1	49.4	43.4			42.1	51.3	30.7			60.5		36.8		$13,071	$785	$12,287
South Range Elementary School	Public	K-6	2 Whealkate Dr	South Range	49963	Houghton County	Adams Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 482-0599	212	17	12.3	51.4%	208 (98.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	82.1	226^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.8%		77.7	282^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	80.8%	56			50.0	81.0	57.1	63.0		42.3	61.9	53.6	40.7		71.4		42.9		$14,600	$1,947	$12,653
EB Holman Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-8	50870 Holman School Rd	Atlantic Mine	49905	Houghton County	Stanton Township Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 482-2797	182	9	20.2	53.8%	175 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	57.6	588^th of 1486 public elementary schools	60.4%		69.5	400^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.8%	188	83.3	77.8	36.4	75.0	41.4	60.0	29.4	59.1		41.4	70.0	58.8	34.5	61.1	13.8	33.3	$11,059	$1,838	$9,221

Frequently Asked Questions about Copper Island Academy

What is the racial makeup of Copper Island Academy?

Students at Copper Island Academy are 99% White.

How many students attend Copper Island Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Copper Island Academy.

Is Copper Island Academy a good school?

Copper Island Academy ranks 268^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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