Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Superior Central 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Superior Central School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 229.3 square miles around Eben Junction, MI, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 10.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 17.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Superior Central School's student population of 329 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Superior Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Superior Central School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cougar colors unspecified
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superior Central School's ranking?
Superior Central School is ranked #1390 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Superior Central School often compared to?
Superior Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Munising High And Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superior Central School?
The graduation rate of Superior Central School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Superior Central School?
329 students attend Superior Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Superior Central School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior Central School?
Superior Central School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Superior Central School offer ?
Superior Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Central School part of?
Superior Central School is part of Superior Central School District.
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