Saranac Community Schools School District
School District · Saranac, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,400
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,400
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Saranac Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Saranac Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Saranac Elementary School
Saranac · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Saranac Jrsr High School
Saranac · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#122 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,400
$1,183 vs Michigan median
District size
848 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Saranac Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saranac Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Saranac Jrsr High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Saranac Community Schools
Saranac Community Schools is a Saranac, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 848 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $13,400 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Saranac Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Saranac Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Saranac Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Saranac Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Saranac Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Saranac Community Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Saranac
- Total Enrollment
- 848
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saranac Community Schools?
Saranac Community Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Saranac Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Saranac Community Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Saranac Community Schools?
Saranac Community Schools spends $13,400 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saranac Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Saranac Community Schools is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Saranac Community Schools?
Saranac Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Saranac Community Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Saranac Community Schools?
Across schools in Saranac Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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