Sandusky Middle School (Closed 2014)

395 South Sandusky Rd
Sandusky, MI 48471
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sandusky Middle School serves 286 students in grades 5-8. 
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 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
39%
41%
(12-13)
66%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
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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