Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

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.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 310 S Elm St
       Suttons Bay, MI  49682-5112


(231) 271-8601

District: Suttons Bay Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1001st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,859 Help


Students who attend Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School usually attend:

High:    Suttons Bay Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.0%
Hispanic:
20.3%
American Indian:
18.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53%), Hispanic (20.3%), American Indian (18.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is $15,859.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School 1001st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School 533rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Suttons Bay Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suttons Bay Public Schools 436th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.45 1117th 1545 27.7%
2007 49.61 1011th 1565 35.4%
2008 58.11 818th 1577 48.1%
2009 32.63 1306th 1589 17.8%
2010 52.55 1009th 1552 35.0%
2011 54.86 904th 1552 41.8%
2012 40.84 1047th 1566 33.1%
2013 36.06 1084th 1563 30.6%
2014 44.11 941st 1533 38.6%
2015 40.14 1008th 1580 36.2%
2016 46.19 847th 1548 45.3%
2017 33.36 978th 1466 33.3%
2018 19.29 1216th 1448 16.0%
2019 22.81 1090th 1408 22.6%
2021 27.53 850th 1153 26.3%
2022 34.25 851st 1344 36.7%
2023 26.36 1049th 1470 28.6%
2024 31.37 1001st 1486 32.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.88 1177th 1397 15.7%
2024 37.18 865th 1381 37.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.58 1212th 1443 16.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.53 1148th 1446 20.6%
2019 28.75 873rd 1196 27.0%
2023 22.54 1029th 1334 22.9%
2024 42.19 746th 1347 44.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 908th 1253 27.5%
2023 35.23 799th 1198 33.3%
2024 49.08 589th 1204 51.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 72.06 234th 858 72.7%
2012 43.47 546th 900 39.3%
2013 70.89 222nd 919 75.8%
2014 75.74 178th 921 80.7%
2023 42.86 488th 883 44.7%
2024 38.04 533rd 897 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.52 562nd 825 31.9%
2024 31.64 578th 836 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.42 410th 770 46.8%
2024 41.85 425th 771 44.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.02 325th 776 58.1%
2024 35.88 505th 786 35.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.04 292nd 688 57.6%
2024 61.62 218th 701 68.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 341 1 4 44 16 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 364 1 3 37 15 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 374 1 4 25 44 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 379 2 6 5 41 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 406 2 6 26 53 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 443 1 7 32 62 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 425 0 5 40 81 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 431 0 1 38 73 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 431 0 1 38 73 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 372 0 1 20 61 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 367 0 2 29 74 n/a n/a 0 472
1999 348 0 0 47 83 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 334 0 0 43 83 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 304 0 0 35 95 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 296 1 2 35 98 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 296 1 2 35 98 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 268 0 1 35 121 n/a n/a 4 429
2005 248 1 0 36 109 n/a n/a 7 401
2006 225 1 0 31 99 n/a n/a 7 363
2007 264 1 2 33 117 n/a n/a 9 426
2008 250 1 3 35 113 n/a n/a 9 411
2009 149 1 2 26 64 n/a n/a 21 263
2010 126 1 4 23 53 n/a n/a 36 243
2011 139 0 3 52 62 0 17 0 273
2012 134 0 4 51 52 0 12 0 253
2013 132 0 4 51 48 0 16 0 251
2014 116 0 4 54 43 0 15 0 232
2015 77 0 3 52 35 0 15 0 182
2016 73 0 1 52 36 1 13 0 176
2017 66 0 1 52 36 1 10 0 166
2018 58 0 1 48 39 0 13 0 159
2019 55 0 0 45 36 0 13 0 149
2020 50 1 0 34 35 0 15 0 135
2021 49 1 0 35 27 0 12 0 124
2022 108 2 1 44 45 1 14 0 215
2023 125 2 1 48 43 1 16 0 236

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 Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 n/a n/a n/a
1989 420 n/a n/a 22.6
1990 448 24.0 18.6 24.1
1991 433 n/a n/a n/a
1992 493 n/a n/a n/a
1993 545 n/a 0.0 24.8
1994 551 28.2 19.5 26.7
1995 543 29.0 18.7 28.2
1996 543 29.0 18.7 28.2
1997 454 25.0 18.2 24.4
1998 472 23.0 20.5 29.4
1999 478 26.0 18.4 38.5
2000 460 29.4 15.6 34.8
2001 434 29.9 14.5 41.9
2002 432 26.2 16.5 43.8
2003 432 26.2 16.5 43.8
2004 429 28.4 15.1 54.4
2005 401 27.8 14.4 59.1
2006 363 24.6 14.8 59.3
2007 426 25.1 17.0 39.1
2008 411 20.8 19.8 41.8
2009 263 18.8 14.0 52.9
2010 243 17.6 13.7 58
2011 273 17.1 15.9 57.5
2012 253 16.4 15.3 61.7
2013 251 16.2 15.4 60.2
2014 232 16.2 14.2 58.2
2015 182 14.0 13.0 62.1
2016 176 14.0 12.5 63.1
2017 166 12.8 12.8 67.5
2018 159 12.0 13.2 69.2
2019 149 11.5 12.8 76.5
2020 135 9.3 14.4 65.9
2021 124 10.8 11.4 75.8
2022 215 16.6 12.9 70.7
2023 236 19.6 12.0 66.9

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 Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 n/a n/a n/a
1989 420 n/a n/a 22.6
1990 448 24.0 18.6 24.1
1991 433 n/a n/a n/a
1992 493 n/a n/a n/a
1993 545 n/a 0.0 24.8
1994 551 28.2 19.5 26.7
1995 543 29.0 18.7 28.2
1996 543 29.0 18.7 28.2
1997 454 25.0 18.2 24.4
1998 472 23.0 20.5 29.4
1999 478 26.0 18.4 38.5
2000 460 29.4 15.6 34.8
2001 434 29.9 14.5 41.9
2002 432 26.2 16.5 43.8
2003 432 26.2 16.5 43.8
2004 429 28.4 15.1 54.4
2005 401 27.8 14.4 59.1
2006 363 24.6 14.8 59.3
2007 426 25.1 17.0 39.1
2008 411 20.8 19.8 41.8
2009 263 18.8 14.0 52.9
2010 243 17.6 13.7 58
2011 273 17.1 15.9 57.5
2012 253 16.4 15.3 61.7
2013 251 16.2 15.4 60.2
2014 232 16.2 14.2 58.2
2015 182 14.0 13.0 62.1
2016 176 14.0 12.5 63.1
2017 166 12.8 12.8 67.5
2018 159 12.0 13.2 69.2
2019 149 11.5 12.8 76.5
2020 135 9.3 14.4 65.9
2021 124 10.8 11.4 75.8
2022 215 16.6 12.9 70.7
2023 236 19.6 12.0 66.9

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 Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,824 (12.5%) $12,815 (87.5%) $14,640
2020 $1,698 (10.7%) $14,201 (89.3%) $15,899
2021 $3,062 (17.0%) $14,957 (83.0%) $18,019
2022 $1,560 (12.1%) $11,350 (87.9%) $12,909
2023 $2,194 (13.8%) $13,665 (86.2%) $15,859

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1090th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1049th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School)3623.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Suttons Bay Public Schools)35.725
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School)3214.3
 17.7%
   4th Grade Math (Suttons Bay Public Schools)32.112.5
 19.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School)15.621.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Suttons Bay Public Schools)17.523.8
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School)31.335.3
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Suttons Bay Public Schools)2532.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.830
 4.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students149236
 58.4%
African American02
American Indian3643
 19.4%
Asian01
Hispanic4548
 6.7%
Pacific Islander01
White55125
 127.3%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.5%66.9%
 9.6%


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Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School ranks 1001st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School.

Students at Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School are 53% White, 20% Hispanic, 18% American Indian, 7% Two or more races.


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