Stephenson Area Public School

526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Stephenson Area Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stephenson Area Public School's student population of 459 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
459 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Stephenson Area Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephenson Area Public School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1172 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stephenson Area Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stephenson Area Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Stephenson Area Public School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
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White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Stephenson Area Public School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Stephenson Area Public School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stephenson Area Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stephenson Area Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephenson Area Public School's ranking?
Stephenson Area Public School is ranked #1172 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Stephenson Area Public School often compared to?
Stephenson Area Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Menominee High School, North Central Area Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephenson Area Public School?
The graduation rate of Stephenson Area Public School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Stephenson Area Public School?
459 students attend Stephenson Area Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Stephenson Area Public School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephenson Area Public School?
Stephenson Area Public School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stephenson Area Public School offer ?
Stephenson Area Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Stephenson Area Public School part of?
Stephenson Area Public School is part of Stephenson Area Public Schools School District.

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5   4/2/2008
this school is the best school i've ever been to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jolyr

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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