Uplift Michigan Academy

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Stephenson, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Uplift Michigan Academy #619 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,168 per pupil, Uplift Michigan Academy ranks #782 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

709
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,168
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Uplift Michigan Academy operates 1 public schools serving 709 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Menominee County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,168 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 82 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.3% local, 92.9% state, and 6.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #619 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 559:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.2% White, 21.8% African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Uplift Michigan Academy, enrolling 559 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Uplift Michigan Academy accounts for 78.8% of all Uplift Michigan Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Uplift Michigan Academy a distant remainder — means Uplift Michigan Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Uplift Michigan Academy reports 70.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Uplift Michigan Academy student-counselor ratio is 559:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Uplift Michigan Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Uplift Michigan Academy is typically wider than the Uplift Michigan Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.8%
Federal
92.9%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
619 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Uplift Michigan Academy.

White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 21.8%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 9.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
559:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Uplift Michigan Academy

School Enrollment
Uplift Michigan Academy
Charter
559

How Uplift Michigan Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Warrendale Charter Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Crescent Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Glen Lake Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Burton Glen Charter Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Canton Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Uplift Michigan Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Uplift Michigan Academy?

Uplift Michigan Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 709 students.

How much does Uplift Michigan Academy spend per student?

Uplift Michigan Academy spends $10,168 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #619 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Uplift Michigan Academy?

Uplift Michigan Academy students are 57.2% White, 21.8% African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Uplift Michigan Academy?

Uplift Michigan Academy has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #619 out of 702 districts in Michigan.