Very Good
#502 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Sandy Knoll School
Elementary School · Marquette Area Public Schools · Marquette, MI
A Marquette Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 NORTH 6TH ST, Marquette, MI 49855
- Math 60% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Knoll School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sandy Knoll 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marquette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,321
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveraet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Fr Marquette Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Marquettealger Administrative UnitEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Superior Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 381 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marquette Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Knoll School is listed in Marquette Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Knoll School
Sandy Knoll School is a public elementary school in Marquette, MI, part of Marquette Area Public Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Knoll School
What grades does Sandy Knoll School serve?
Sandy Knoll School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sandy Knoll School?
Sandy Knoll School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Knoll School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Knoll School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Knoll School rank in MI?
Sandy Knoll School ranks #502 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sandy Knoll School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Knoll School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Knoll School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Knoll School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandy Knoll School a charter school?
No, Sandy Knoll School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Knoll School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Knoll School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Knoll School?
34.3% of students at Sandy Knoll 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (906) 225-4281
- Area population (ZIP 49855)
- 33,199
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 49855; 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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