Bruce Township School (Closed 2006)

3199 E. 12 Mile Road
Dafter, MI 49724
Bruce Township School serves 132 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
37%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bruce Township School?
132 students attend Bruce Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bruce Township School students are White, and 37% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Township School?
Bruce Township School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bruce Township School offer ?
Bruce Township School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bruce Township School part of?
Bruce Township School is part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools School District.

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