Serving 286 students in grades 5-8, Sandusky Middle 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)66%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Sandusky Middle School?
286 students attend Sandusky Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sandusky Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandusky Middle School?
Sandusky Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandusky Middle School offer ?
Sandusky Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sandusky Middle School part of?
Sandusky Middle School is part of Sandusky Community School District.
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