Summary:
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Suttons Bay, Michigan, with a student population of 236. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse student population, high chronic absenteeism, and lower academic performance compared to state and local averages.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (20.34%) and Native American (18.22%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.0% in 2019-2020 to 55.8% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and Traverse City Area Public Schools district averages, as well as the nearby schools, such as Cherry Knoll Elementary, Traverse Heights Elementary, and Willow Hill Elementary.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 847 out of 1,548 Michigan elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,001 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite fluctuations in per-student spending, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges facing Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-8
District:
Suttons Bay Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
1001st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,859
Students who attend Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.0
Number of students: 236
Racial breakdown:
White:
53.0%
Hispanic:
20.3%
American Indian:
18.2%
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Two or more races:
6.8%
African American:
0.8%
Asian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.9%
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