- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Sault Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sault Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263099006724
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sault Area Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Sault Sainte Marie · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sault Area Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sault Area Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
School address
District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263099006724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Sault Area Middle School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 263099006724 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 16.1:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sault Area High School (688 students)
Sault Area Middle School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sault Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sault Area Hig
Sault Area High School
688 students
- This school
Sault Area Middle School
498 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
342 students
- Washington Ele 195
Washington Elementary School
195 students
- Malcolm High S 71
Malcolm High School
71 students
What this shows Sault Area Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sault Area Middle School compares
Sault Area Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Sault Area Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools reports $12,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sault Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malcolm High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sault Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sault Area Middle School
How many students attend Sault Area Middle School?
Sault Area Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sault Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sault Area Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sault Area Middle School?
45.8% of students at Sault Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sault Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sault Area Middle School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sault Area Middle School?
Sault Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sault Area Middle School rank among schools in Sault Sainte Marie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sault Area Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sault Sainte Marie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Besides Sault Area Middle School, Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools also operates Sault Area High School (688 students), Lincoln School (342 students), and Washington Elementary School (195 students). See the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district page for the complete list.