Very Good
#413 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 13% in state
Sandy Hill School
Elementary School · Jenison Public Schools · Jenison, MI
A Jenison Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1990 BALDWIN ST, Jenison, MI 49428
- Math 53% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 67% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Hill School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sandy Hill School 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$92,290
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$1,373/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Pinewood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Rosewood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Bauerwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 503 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jenison Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Hill School is listed in Jenison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Hill School
Sandy Hill School is a public elementary school in Jenison, MI, part of Jenison Public Schools, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Hill School
What grades does Sandy Hill School serve?
Sandy Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sandy Hill School?
Sandy Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hill School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Hill School rank in MI?
Sandy Hill School ranks #413 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sandy Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sandy Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Hill School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandy Hill School a charter school?
No, Sandy Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Hill School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Hill School?
43.8% of students at Sandy Hill School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (616) 457-1404
- Area population (ZIP 49428)
- 28,090
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 49428; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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