Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School is a Bureau of Indian Education-affiliated tribal school and an affiliated charter school in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It is a K-8 school.
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Rankings
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
53%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy's ranking?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is ranked #1646 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
597 students attend Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy offer ?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy part of?
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy is part of Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District.
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