Best Schools in Sand Lake, MI
Sand Lake, MI has 22 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,271 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Sand Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sand Lake, MI
The top high schools in Sand Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
2. Greenville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1106 Students
3. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Grant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
5. Tri County Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
6. Kent City Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sand Lake, MI
The top middle schools in Sand Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 455 Students
2. Greenville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 799 Students
3. Red Hawk Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
4. Lakeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 338 Students
5. Grant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 467 Students
6. Kent City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
7. Tri County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
8. Cedar Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sand Lake, MI
The top elementary schools in Sand Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
2. Lincoln Heights Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
3. Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 446 Students
4. Sand Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
5. Kent City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
6. Grant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 347 Students
7. Cedar Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 495 Students
8. Grant Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sand Lake, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sand Lake, MI has a total population of 6,439 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sand Lake, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sand Lake, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sand Lake, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sand Lake, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sand Lake, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sand Lake, MI
How many schools are in Sand Lake, MI?
Sand Lake, MI has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,271 students in total.
How do schools in Sand Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Sand Lake score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Sand Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sand Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sand Lake
1 of 1 schools in Sand Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Sand Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.