Sandy Knoll School

Summary:

Sandy Knoll School is an elementary school in Marquette, Michigan, serving 349 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Marquette Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 610 districts in the state.

Sandy Knoll School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 68% of 3rd graders, 55.7% of 4th graders, and 70.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 51.6%, 55.4%, and 58.2%, respectively. In math, the school had 80% of 3rd graders, 50.8% of 4th graders, and 70.7% of 5th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district's 56.9%, 47.3%, and 46.8%. Sandy Knoll School also ranks highly for student subgroups, including 107th out of 1,342 Michigan elementary schools for female students and 69th out of 1,381 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Sandy Knoll School outperforms nearby Cherry Creek Elementary and Superior Hills Elementary, the nearby Graveraet Elementary also performs well, with some test scores rivaling or exceeding those of Sandy Knoll. Additionally, Sandy Knoll has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.25% of students identifying as white, compared to the more diverse populations at nearby schools like KI Sawyer Elementary (78.19% white).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 N 6th St
       Marquette, MI  49855-3359


(906) 225-4281

District: Marquette Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,504 Help


Students who attend Sandy Knoll School usually attend:

Middle:    Bothwell Middle School
High:    Marquette Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.2% Help


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Compare Details Sandy Knoll School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), two or more races (6.3%), American Indian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Knoll School is 12.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Knoll School is $14,504, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy Knoll School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Knoll School 153rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sandy Knoll School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marquette Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marquette Area Public Schools 102nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandy Knoll School

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Knoll School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.80 203rd 1545 86.9%
2007 56.73 830th 1565 47.0%
2008 73.57 376th 1577 76.2%
2009 72.31 427th 1589 73.1%
2010 74.37 356th 1552 77.1%
2011 79.65 201st 1552 87.0%
2012 76.32 328th 1566 79.1%
2013 72.88 385th 1563 75.4%
2014 68.87 450th 1533 70.6%
2015 77.23 314th 1580 80.1%
2016 63.27 540th 1548 65.1%
2017 84.92 140th 1466 90.5%
2018 82.53 231st 1448 84.0%
2019 72.34 335th 1408 76.2%
2021 66.69 313th 1153 72.9%
2022 84.05 163rd 1344 87.9%
2023 83.52 203rd 1470 86.2%
2024 87.80 153rd 1486 89.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sandy Knoll School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.73 51st 195 73.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Knoll School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.23 384th 1397 72.5%
2019 46.21 612th 1134 46.0%
2022 77.20 138th 1099 87.4%
2023 78.70 172nd 1350 87.3%
2024 88.54 69th 1381 95.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandy Knoll School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.48 200th 1443 86.1%
2019 71.75 268th 1171 77.1%
2021 50.20 413th 902 54.2%
2022 70.51 259th 1106 76.6%
2023 77.29 224th 1321 83.0%
2024 87.29 107th 1342 92.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Knoll School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.67 309th 1446 78.6%
2019 63.92 383rd 1196 68.0%
2021 64.18 270th 915 70.5%
2022 83.05 144th 1139 87.4%
2023 81.04 202nd 1334 84.9%
2024 81.45 195th 1347 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sandy Knoll School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.27 194th 1253 84.5%
2019 66.83 330th 1128 70.7%
2021 56.52 394th 1005 60.8%
2022 78.95 192nd 1102 82.6%
2023 76.21 240th 1198 80.0%
2024 82.77 160th 1204 86.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sandy Knoll School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandy Knoll School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 481 2 3 0 14 n/a n/a 0 500
1989 453 4 4 0 18 n/a n/a 0 479
1990 396 2 2 0 11 n/a n/a 0 411
1991 426 7 2 0 13 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 391 11 3 4 8 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 391 11 3 4 8 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 377 13 3 1 11 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 292 5 2 1 8 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 292 5 2 1 8 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 275 4 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 283 1 0 1 6 n/a n/a -18 273
1999 274 7 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 323 1 3 2 8 n/a n/a 0 337
2001 281 2 4 0 10 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 341 12 9 2 17 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 341 12 9 2 17 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 243 7 8 0 9 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 237 4 7 0 6 n/a n/a 3 257
2006 245 8 5 0 7 n/a n/a 2 267
2007 254 8 5 2 7 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 240 3 2 2 16 n/a n/a 2 265
2009 218 2 3 2 13 n/a n/a 4 242
2010 330 4 3 3 20 n/a n/a 6 366
2011 301 2 3 7 20 0 13 0 346
2012 311 1 3 7 16 0 23 0 361
2013 322 2 2 7 13 0 29 0 375
2014 324 3 1 8 15 1 36 0 388
2015 294 4 2 7 10 0 22 0 339
2016 282 3 2 7 6 1 26 0 327
2017 289 1 3 8 7 0 27 0 335
2018 299 1 3 9 6 0 33 0 351
2019 314 2 6 6 5 0 29 0 362
2020 317 4 6 3 6 0 24 0 360
2021 309 4 8 4 7 0 18 0 350
2022 294 3 8 5 6 0 23 0 339
2023 301 5 7 7 7 0 22 0 349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sandy Knoll School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 500 n/a n/a n/a
1989 479 n/a n/a 15.7
1990 411 21.0 19.5 12.9
1991 448 n/a n/a n/a
1992 417 n/a n/a 24.2
1993 417 n/a 0.0 24.2
1994 405 19.5 20.8 22
1995 308 15.9 19.4 28.2
1996 308 15.9 19.4 28.2
1997 289 16.0 18.1 27.3
1998 273 18.0 15.2 23
1999 293 18.0 16.3 28.7
2000 337 21.4 15.7 32.9
2001 297 21.4 13.9 23.6
2002 381 24.0 15.9 28.9
2003 381 24.0 15.9 28.9
2004 267 16.4 16.3 27.7
2005 257 16.5 15.6 29.5
2006 267 16.4 16.3 35.5
2007 276 16.4 16.8 33.7
2008 265 15.2 17.4 32.3
2009 242 15.3 15.8 44.5
2010 366 22.1 16.5 41.1
2011 346 22.5 15.3 39.3
2012 361 22.8 15.7 35.5
2013 375 23.8 15.7 37.6
2014 388 24.4 15.8 39.2
2015 339 23.0 14.7 26.8
2016 327 23.0 14.2 26
2017 335 24.9 13.4 23.9
2018 351 24.0 14.6 28.8
2019 362 23.5 15.4 30.7
2020 360 25.2 14.2 32.2
2021 350 25.2 13.8 34.3
2022 339 23.5 14.4 32.2
2023 349 27.6 12.6 37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sandy Knoll School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 500 n/a n/a n/a
1989 479 n/a n/a 15.7
1990 411 21.0 19.5 12.9
1991 448 n/a n/a n/a
1992 417 n/a n/a 24.2
1993 417 n/a 0.0 24.2
1994 405 19.5 20.8 22
1995 308 15.9 19.4 28.2
1996 308 15.9 19.4 28.2
1997 289 16.0 18.1 27.3
1998 273 18.0 15.2 23
1999 293 18.0 16.3 28.7
2000 337 21.4 15.7 32.9
2001 297 21.4 13.9 23.6
2002 381 24.0 15.9 28.9
2003 381 24.0 15.9 28.9
2004 267 16.4 16.3 27.7
2005 257 16.5 15.6 29.5
2006 267 16.4 16.3 35.5
2007 276 16.4 16.8 33.7
2008 265 15.2 17.4 32.3
2009 242 15.3 15.8 44.5
2010 366 22.1 16.5 41.1
2011 346 22.5 15.3 39.3
2012 361 22.8 15.7 35.5
2013 375 23.8 15.7 37.6
2014 388 24.4 15.8 39.2
2015 339 23.0 14.7 26.8
2016 327 23.0 14.2 26
2017 335 24.9 13.4 23.9
2018 351 24.0 14.6 28.8
2019 362 23.5 15.4 30.7
2020 360 25.2 14.2 32.2
2021 350 25.2 13.8 34.3
2022 339 23.5 14.4 32.2
2023 349 27.6 12.6 37.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandy Knoll School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (5.5%) $10,363 (94.5%) $10,969
2020 $624 (5.8%) $10,177 (94.2%) $10,800
2021 $1,207 (9.8%) $11,123 (90.2%) $12,330
2022 $1,411 (10.6%) $11,931 (89.4%) $13,342
2023 $1,731 (11.9%) $12,773 (88.1%) $14,504

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Knoll School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 203rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Knoll School)7257.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)60.348.6
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sandy Knoll School)5256.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)53.153
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Knoll School)46.456.8
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)6056.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sandy Knoll School)50.761.4
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)56.251
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Knoll School)68.972.1
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)60.358.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sandy Knoll School)62.261.8
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)48.346.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sandy Knoll School)31.135.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Marquette Area Public Schools)28.125.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362349
 3.6%
African American25
 150%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White314301
 4.1%
Two or More Races2922
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%37.2%
 6.6%


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Students at Sandy Knoll School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Sandy Knoll School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bothwell Middle School
High : Marquette Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Sandy Knoll School.

Sandy Knoll School ranks 153rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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