Copper Island Academy vs Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Island Academy
Calumet · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
386 students
Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
Dollar Bay · Public other · Grades PK–12
317 students
| Measure | Copper Island Academy Calumet, Michigan | Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School Dollar Bay, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #432 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #17188 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 386 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Calumet | Dollar Bay |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Copper Island Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 55.8%).
- •Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Copper Island Academy is the larger school with 386 students compared with 317.
- •Copper Island Academy is a charter school while Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Copper Island Academy better than Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Copper Island Academy and Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Calumet and Dollar Bay in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Island Academy: 386. Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Island Academy and Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School rank in Michigan?
Copper Island Academy is 432nd of 1,581 and Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).