Serving 933 students in grades 5-8, Sashabaw Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: Sashabaw Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clarkston, MI, covering approximately 58.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sashabaw Middle School's student population of 933 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
933 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Sashabaw Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sashabaw Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sashabaw Middle School's ranking?
Sashabaw Middle School is ranked #734 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sashabaw Middle School often compared to?
Sashabaw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Hoosen Middle School, Hart Middle School, Mason Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sashabaw Middle School?
933 students attend Sashabaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sashabaw Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sashabaw Middle School?
Sashabaw Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sashabaw Middle School offer ?
Sashabaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sashabaw Middle School part of?
Sashabaw Middle School is part of Clarkston Community School District.
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