Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
48%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Sandburg Elementary School?
249 students attend Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sandburg Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandburg Elementary School?
Sandburg Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Sandburg Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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