Sashabaw Middle School

Summary:

Sashabaw Middle School is a public middle school located in Clarkston, Michigan, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 984. The school is part of the Clarkston Community School District, which is ranked 105 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sashabaw Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math proficiency rates for 6th and 7th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 59.4% of 6th graders and 54.2% of 7th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. Similarly, in math, 52.6% of 6th graders and 42.5% of 7th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 31% and 32.1%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Michigan middle schools for the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024.

Sashabaw Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 82.32% White, 3.56% African American, 7.83% Hispanic, and 1.52% Asian in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Clifford H Smart Middle School and Oakview Middle School, which have higher percentages of White students. While the school's overall performance is strong, it faces some challenges with its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 5565 Pine Knob Rd
       Clarkston, MI  48346-3276


(248) 623-4200

District: Clarkston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,753 Help


Students who attend Sashabaw Middle School usually attend:

High:    Clarkston High School
    Clarkston Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  969

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
9.4%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Compare Details Sashabaw Middle School ranks better than 89.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.73. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sashabaw Middle School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sashabaw Middle School is $13,753.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sashabaw Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sashabaw Middle School 95th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Sashabaw Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Clarkston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkston Community School District 105th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sashabaw Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.87 99th 806 87.7%
2007 83.17 76th 823 90.8%
2008 84.79 62nd 839 92.6%
2009 83.65 73rd 847 91.4%
2010 82.52 71st 851 91.7%
2011 80.42 109th 858 87.3%
2012 83.43 114th 900 87.3%
2013 80.81 126th 919 86.3%
2014 84.32 100th 921 89.1%
2015 79.47 142nd 919 84.5%
2016 84.65 106th 894 88.1%
2017 74.84 154th 821 81.2%
2018 84.68 111th 838 86.8%
2019 90.35 62nd 792 92.2%
2021 75.37 116th 675 82.8%
2022 83.60 94th 776 87.9%
2023 84.43 108th 883 87.8%
2024 85.73 95th 897 89.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.97 49th 156 68.6%
2023 53.05 69th 163 57.7%
2024 67.70 45th 176 74.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.81 93rd 377 75.3%
2019 55.09 36th 76 52.6%
2021 23.78 17th 19 10.5%
2022 22.88 56th 70 20.0%
2023 45.99 92nd 199 53.8%
2024 38.43 110th 201 45.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.31 213th 815 73.9%
2019 79.16 68th 672 89.9%
2021 43.92 273rd 523 47.8%
2022 46.40 356th 691 48.5%
2023 45.61 415th 825 49.7%
2024 67.56 190th 836 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.33 119th 794 85.0%
2019 84.32 76th 658 88.4%
2021 69.09 109th 521 79.1%
2022 76.22 103rd 657 84.3%
2023 83.03 92nd 770 88.1%
2024 83.05 88th 771 88.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.87 91st 797 88.6%
2019 90.97 49th 639 92.3%
2021 72.37 108th 540 80.0%
2022 82.82 90th 658 86.3%
2023 79.32 121st 776 84.4%
2024 81.82 104th 786 86.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.61 100th 310 67.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.96 93rd 266 65.0%
2019 69.70 34th 137 75.2%
2021 52.35 32nd 69 53.6%
2022 64.52 43rd 138 68.8%
2023 67.37 69th 246 72.0%
2024 81.22 33rd 257 87.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sashabaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.50 115th 678 83.0%
2019 87.87 58th 624 90.7%
2021 74.25 108th 577 81.3%
2022 80.85 96th 638 85.0%
2023 80.13 105th 688 84.7%
2024 81.44 101st 701 85.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Sashabaw Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 913 2 1 11 1 n/a n/a -1 927
1989 985 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 997
1990 1014 1 4 14 2 n/a n/a -70 965
1991 914 4 14 20 4 n/a n/a 0 956
1992 933 3 5 16 5 n/a n/a 0 962
1993 1012 2 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
1994 1012 2 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
1995 858 7 6 11 11 n/a n/a 0 893
1996 858 7 6 11 11 n/a n/a 0 893
1997 862 5 6 20 10 n/a n/a 0 903
1998 881 1 8 21 3 n/a n/a 0 914
1999 905 7 10 28 1 n/a n/a 0 951
2000 669 7 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 638 11 9 30 3 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 679 17 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2003 679 17 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2004 678 25 21 29 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2005 652 29 21 33 4 n/a n/a 0 739
2006 1179 12 10 19 1 n/a n/a 28 1249
2007 1133 19 13 28 1 n/a n/a 37 1231
2008 1104 19 12 37 1 n/a n/a 46 1219
2009 1158 28 14 35 2 n/a n/a 42 1279
2010 1163 24 20 32 4 n/a n/a 47 1290
2011 1163 33 19 65 6 0 29 0 1315
2012 1103 33 17 88 3 0 31 0 1275
2013 1095 24 23 78 1 0 29 0 1250
2014 1045 27 27 79 3 0 24 0 1205
2015 1007 28 23 68 4 1 19 0 1150
2016 1022 27 17 65 3 1 26 0 1161
2017 1002 29 25 73 2 0 26 0 1157
2018 952 24 21 61 2 0 20 0 1080
2019 942 20 21 62 1 0 25 0 1071
2020 961 25 30 68 1 0 30 0 1115
2021 735 21 19 58 0 0 17 0 850
2022 836 22 18 70 0 0 32 0 978
2023 810 35 15 77 0 0 47 0 984
2024 800 23 11 91 0 0 44 0 969

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 Sashabaw Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 n/a n/a n/a
1989 997 n/a n/a 2.7
1990 965 54.0 17.8 3.9
1991 956 n/a n/a n/a
1992 962 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1033 n/a 0.0 3.3
1994 1033 44.1 23.4 3.7
1995 893 42.4 21.1 3.7
1996 893 42.4 21.1 3.7
1997 903 47.0 19.2 4.5
1998 914 51.0 17.9 5.8
1999 951 50.0 19.0 3
2000 714 39.2 18.2 5.2
2001 691 43.9 15.7 5.5
2002 736 39.2 18.8 12.5
2003 736 39.2 18.8 12.5
2004 754 41.2 18.3 13.5
2005 739 37.9 19.5 12.4
2006 1249 58.1 21.5 7.8
2007 1231 67.5 18.2 10.8
2008 1219 61.6 19.8 12.9
2009 1279 65.7 19.5 14.5
2010 1290 67.5 19.1 18.3
2011 1315 63.1 20.8 19.5
2012 1275 60.1 21.2 24.7
2013 1250 62.9 19.8 20.6
2014 1205 59.2 20.3 21.4
2015 1150 61.0 18.8 15.4
2016 1161 62.0 18.7 17.8
2017 1157 57.1 20.2 19.2
2018 1080 61.5 17.5 19.2
2019 1071 65.1 16.4 20.9
2020 1115 61.1 18.2 21.7
2021 850 49.5 17.1 18.1
2022 978 56.5 17.2 19.8
2023 984 59.4 16.5 24.4
2024 969 58.2 16.6 21.7

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 Sashabaw Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 n/a n/a n/a
1989 997 n/a n/a 2.7
1990 965 54.0 17.8 3.9
1991 956 n/a n/a n/a
1992 962 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1033 n/a 0.0 3.3
1994 1033 44.1 23.4 3.7
1995 893 42.4 21.1 3.7
1996 893 42.4 21.1 3.7
1997 903 47.0 19.2 4.5
1998 914 51.0 17.9 5.8
1999 951 50.0 19.0 3
2000 714 39.2 18.2 5.2
2001 691 43.9 15.7 5.5
2002 736 39.2 18.8 12.5
2003 736 39.2 18.8 12.5
2004 754 41.2 18.3 13.5
2005 739 37.9 19.5 12.4
2006 1249 58.1 21.5 7.8
2007 1231 67.5 18.2 10.8
2008 1219 61.6 19.8 12.9
2009 1279 65.7 19.5 14.5
2010 1290 67.5 19.1 18.3
2011 1315 63.1 20.8 19.5
2012 1275 60.1 21.2 24.7
2013 1250 62.9 19.8 20.6
2014 1205 59.2 20.3 21.4
2015 1150 61.0 18.8 15.4
2016 1161 62.0 18.7 17.8
2017 1157 57.1 20.2 19.2
2018 1080 61.5 17.5 19.2
2019 1071 65.1 16.4 20.9
2020 1115 61.1 18.2 21.7
2021 850 49.5 17.1 18.1
2022 978 56.5 17.2 19.8
2023 984 59.4 16.5 24.4
2024 969 58.2 16.6 21.7

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 Sashabaw Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $712 (6.3%) $10,601 (93.7%) $11,313
2020 $694 (6.6%) $9,802 (93.4%) $10,496
2021 $1,067 (9.2%) $10,546 (90.8%) $11,613
2022 $1,264 (10.0%) $11,319 (90.0%) $12,583
2023 $1,024 (7.4%) $12,729 (92.6%) $13,753

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sashabaw Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 108th of 883 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sashabaw Middle School)70.459.6
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkston Community School District)70.456.4
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Sashabaw Middle School)59.745.5
 14.2%
   6th Grade Math (Clarkston Community School District)59.742.4
 17.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sashabaw Middle School)59.655.1
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkston Community School District)59.654.6
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Sashabaw Middle School)52.940.3
 12.6%
   7th Grade Math (Clarkston Community School District)52.939.5
 13.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1071984
 8.1%
African American2035
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2115
 28.6%
Hispanic6277
 24.2%
Pacific Islander00
White942810
 14%
Two or More Races2547
 88%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%24.4%
 3.5%


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Sashabaw Middle School ranks 95th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 969 students attended Sashabaw Middle School.

Students who attend Sashabaw Middle School usually go on to attend Clarkston High School

Students at Sashabaw Middle School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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