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Best Schools in Sanford, MI
Sanford, MI has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,713 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Sanford meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sanford, MI
The top high schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hh Dow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1268 Students
2. Meridian Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
3. Coleman Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coleman Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 284 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sanford, MI
The top middle schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
2. Meridian Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sanford, MI
The top elementary schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 543 Students
3. Coleman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coleman Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sanford, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sanford, MI has a total population of 6,293 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sanford, 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 Sanford, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanford, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanford, 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 Sanford, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sanford, MI
How many schools are in Sanford, MI?
Sanford, MI has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,713 students in total.
How do schools in Sanford perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Sanford score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Sanford meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sanford?
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: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Sanford
3 of 3 schools in Sanford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Sanford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.