Sigsbee School (Closed 2004)

Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2003-2004 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
88%
18%
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White
1%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sigsbee School?
146 students attend Sigsbee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sigsbee School students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sigsbee School?
Sigsbee School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sigsbee School offer ?
Sigsbee School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sigsbee School part of?

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