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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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%
4%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
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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