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School Comparison

Brimley Area School
vs.
Sault Area Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Brimley Area School
Sault Area Middle School
  • Brimley Area School reported a higher students per counselor than Sault Area Middle School (487:1 vs. 249:1).
  • Sault Area Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Brimley Area School (199 vs. 135).
  • Brimley Area School reported a higher sat/act participation than Sault Area Middle School (35 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sault Area Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Brimley Area School (199 vs. 135).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Brimley Area School reported a higher sat/act participation than Sault Area Middle School (35 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sault Area Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Brimley Area School (31 vs. 12).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Brimley Area School reported a higher students per counselor than Sault Area Middle School (487:1 vs. 249:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Brimley Area School

2 metrics were reported by Brimley Area School. Comparable data for Sault Area Middle School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
25
Dual enrollment
5

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Brimley Area School
$17,993.48
Sault Area Middle School
$12,235.54
Local revenue share
Brimley Area School
25.8%
Sault Area Middle School
30.2%
State revenue share
Brimley Area School
52.3%
Sault Area Middle School
57.6%
Federal revenue share
Brimley Area School
21.9%
Sault Area Middle School
12.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Brimley Area School
29.3%
Sault Area Middle School
40.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Chippewa County
$60,631
Chippewa County
$60,631
Poverty rate
Chippewa County
15.6%
Chippewa County
15.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Chippewa County
21.9%
Chippewa County
21.9%
Unemployment rate
Chippewa County
6.4%
Chippewa County
6.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.