Sault Area Middle School

Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
684 MARQUETTE AVE
SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI 49783
498 Students
Middle School 5th - 10th
School Overview
Sault Area Middle School, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. As part of the Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and enrichment opportunities designed to prepare them for future success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sault Area Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students by promoting a supportive school culture. The school encourages community engagement and active participation in extracurricular activities, which helps students develop social skills, leadership, and a sense of belonging. By utilizing its location in the historic Sault Ste. Marie area, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners to become responsible, productive citizens within their local community and beyond.
498
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    304 (61.0%)
  • American Indian
    171 (34.3%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.4%)
  • Black
    6 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
Phone: (906)635-6604
Website: http://sms.saultschools.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 10th
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 110
Grade 6 129
Grade 7 137
Grade 8 119
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 2
Gender Ratio