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#1423 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Sanborn Elementary
Elementary School · Alpena Public Schools · Ossineke, MI
An Alpena Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12170 US HIGHWAY 23 S, Ossineke, MI 49766
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sanborn Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 26 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanborn Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average284/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,806
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Alpena Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besser Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 493 | Compare → |
| Ella M White ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | Not available | 453 | Compare → |
| Hinks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 138 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | Not available | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alpena Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanborn Elementary is listed in Alpena Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanborn Elementary
Sanborn Elementary is a public elementary school in Ossineke, MI, part of Alpena Public Schools, serving approximately 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanborn Elementary
What grades does Sanborn Elementary serve?
Sanborn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sanborn Elementary?
Sanborn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanborn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanborn Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanborn Elementary rank in MI?
Sanborn Elementary ranks #1,423 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sanborn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanborn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanborn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanborn Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sanborn Elementary a charter school?
No, Sanborn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanborn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sanborn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanborn Elementary?
65.3% of students at Sanborn Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Alpena County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (989) 358-5800
- Area population (ZIP 49766)
- 2,498
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49766; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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