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Superior Central School

E2865 STATE RD 94, EBEN JUNCTION, MI 49825 · (906) 439-5531 · Alger County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL329 STUDENTS
Enrollment
329
Combined
STATE 281
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
15 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
172 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
23
Grade 1
25
Grade 2
16
Grade 3
34
Grade 4
24
Grade 5
19
Grade 6
29
Grade 7
25
Grade 8
19
Grade 9
31
Grade 10
36
Grade 11
31
Grade 12
17
Student demographics
White
29188%
STATE 63%
Hispanic
21%
STATE 9%
Black
41%
STATE 18%
Asian
10%
STATE 4%
Two+
10%
STATE 5%
Native American
299%
STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
17453%
Female
15547%

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Test scores

M-STEP 2024-25 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
42.9%
MI avg 47.7%
Source: M-STEP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
329
-9 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
was 14.9:1
% White
88%
was 89%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Superior Central School

Set in EBEN JUNCTION, Michigan, Superior Central School is a middle-of-the-pack combined-grade school, run under Superior Central School District. It serves 329 students across grades pre-K through 12.

Operationally, Superior Central School answers to Superior Central School District, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, Superior Central School reports that nearly all students (88%) are White; the rest consists of 9% Native American.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Superior Central School records 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.5:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 52% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, Alger County reports that the typical household earns roughly $61,286 per year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Superior Central School is one of 6 public schools in Alger County (combined enrollment of about 932 students).

The closest other public school is AuTrainOnota Public School, roughly 9.0 miles away.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Superior Central School's enrollment has contracted 3% since 2018, when it stood at 338 (now 329). The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 21.5:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Alger County at a glance

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Population
8,762
Census ACS
Median income
$61,286
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
932 students

Quick facts

School name
Superior Central School
District
Superior Central School District
Address
E2865 STATE RD 94, EBEN JUNCTION, MI 49825
Phone
(906) 439-5531
County
Alger County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
329
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
172 (52%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
260001906583
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Superior Central School
How large is Superior Central School?
Superior Central School enrolls approximately 329 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Superior Central School serve?
Superior Central School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Central School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Superior Central School is approximately 21.5:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Superior Central School?
At Superior Central School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees Superior Central School?
Superior Central School is overseen by Superior Central School District in Alger County.
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