Best Schools in Sandstone, MI
Sandstone, MI has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,638 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Sandstone exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandstone, MI
The top high schools in Sandstone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 846 Students
2. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 972 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sandstone, MI
The top middle schools in Sandstone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
2. Northwest Kidder Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandstone, MI
The top elementary schools in Sandstone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
2. Bean Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
3. Northwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 778 Students
4. Northwest Early Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 869 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sandstone, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sandstone, MI has a total population of 1,090 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sandstone, 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 Sandstone, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandstone, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandstone, 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 Sandstone, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sandstone, MI
How many schools are in Sandstone, MI?
Sandstone, MI has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,638 students in total.
How do schools in Sandstone perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Sandstone score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Sandstone exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandstone?
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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