Top Rankings
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 601 students in Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
601 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#396 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
% American Indian
54%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
36%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,396 is higher than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,273 is higher than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,396
$18,629
Spending / Student
$19,273
$17,806
Best Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District?
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 601 students.
What is the rank of Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District?
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District is ranked #419 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District?
54% of Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District?
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,273 is higher than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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