Soo Township School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (17-18)
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)34%
1%
Asian
(17-18)1%
3%
Hispanic
(17-18)n/a
8%
Black
(17-18)n/a
18%
White
(17-18)65%
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Soo Township School?
326 students attend Soo Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Soo Township School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Soo Township School part of?
Soo Township School is part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools School District.
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