Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy vs Sault Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Sault Sainte Marie · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
601 students
Sault Area Middle School
Sault Sainte Marie · Public middle · Grades 5–10
498 students
| Measure | Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan | Sault Area Middle School Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 1,581 | #176 of 485 |
| National rank | #21810 of 50,301 | #6070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–10 |
| Students | 601 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Sault Sainte Marie | Sault Sainte Marie |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sault Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 54.8).
- •Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Sault Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Sault Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 49.6%).
- •Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.2).
- •Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 498.
- •Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is a charter school while Sault Area Middle 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 Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy better than Sault Area Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sault Area Middle School ranks higher (57.3 vs 54.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy and Sault Area Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sault Sainte Marie and Sault Sainte Marie in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy: 601. Sault Area Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy and Sault Area Middle School rank in Michigan?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is 592nd of 1,581 and Sault Area Middle School is 176th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).