Sandy Hill School

Summary:

Sandy Hill School is a public elementary school in Jenison, Michigan, serving 424 students in grades K-6 and part of the Jenison Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 610 districts in the state.

Sandy Hill School consistently performs above the state average on M-Step tests, with 63.2% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also has a more diverse student population than nearby schools like Pinewood School and Bauerwood School, with 12.97% Hispanic and 10.61% two or more races. However, Sandy Hill School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.87%) compared to those nearby schools.

While Sandy Hill School's academic performance is strong, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.4% in 2018-2019 to 12.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Pinewood School (13.7%) and Bauerwood School (8.7%). The school's consistent top-tier ranking and strong subgroup performance, particularly for male students and those from low-income backgrounds, are noteworthy, but the increase in chronic absenteeism is an area the school may want to address.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1990 Baldwin St
       Jenison, MI  49428-8917


(616) 457-1404

District: Jenison Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
296th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,446 Help


Students who attend Sandy Hill School usually attend:

Middle:    Jenison Junior High School
High:    Jenison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandy Hill School ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Hill School is 13.1, which is the 4th best among 7 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Hill School is $16,446, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy Hill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Hill School 296th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sandy Hill School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jenison Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenison Public Schools 42nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandy Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.36 257th 1545 83.4%
2007 77.69 252nd 1565 83.9%
2008 80.94 176th 1577 88.8%
2009 83.44 116th 1589 92.7%
2010 81.14 112th 1552 92.8%
2011 70.24 476th 1552 69.3%
2012 81.88 223rd 1566 85.8%
2013 79.53 261st 1563 83.3%
2014 82.94 187th 1533 87.8%
2015 82.24 225th 1580 85.8%
2016 80.22 249th 1548 83.9%
2017 72.98 308th 1466 79.0%
2018 78.53 295th 1448 79.6%
2019 81.39 204th 1408 85.5%
2021 79.85 184th 1153 84.0%
2022 83.35 175th 1344 87.0%
2023 74.43 330th 1470 77.6%
2024 77.28 296th 1486 80.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.82 230th 1397 83.5%
2019 79.21 122nd 1134 89.2%
2021 84.71 39th 749 94.8%
2022 88.51 40th 1099 96.4%
2023 69.43 290th 1350 78.5%
2024 72.35 273rd 1381 80.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.13 320th 1443 77.8%
2019 76.79 196th 1171 83.3%
2021 71.85 185th 902 79.5%
2022 70.50 260th 1106 76.5%
2023 64.85 386th 1321 70.8%
2024 71.70 293rd 1342 78.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.25 298th 1446 79.4%
2019 78.00 207th 1196 82.7%
2021 72.02 205th 915 77.6%
2022 85.86 113th 1139 90.1%
2023 74.69 282nd 1334 78.9%
2024 73.70 297th 1347 78.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sandy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.06 357th 1253 71.5%
2019 72.85 260th 1128 77.0%
2021 74.71 201st 1005 80.0%
2022 80.34 172nd 1102 84.4%
2023 68.91 333rd 1198 72.2%
2024 72.05 292nd 1204 75.7%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandy Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 4 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 422 2 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1990 436 1 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 420 0 6 10 2 n/a n/a 9 447
1992 432 0 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 434 1 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 461 2 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 461 5 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 461 5 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 476 3 15 14 1 n/a n/a -6 503
1998 461 3 17 15 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 431 6 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 393 4 10 8 0 n/a n/a 28 443
2001 421 4 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 368 6 12 13 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 368 6 12 13 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 352 9 9 11 8 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 341 9 13 17 11 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 349 9 17 17 10 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 352 2 12 11 3 n/a n/a 35 415
2008 359 6 10 14 2 n/a n/a 34 425
2009 357 8 8 11 2 n/a n/a 30 416
2010 381 7 9 16 1 n/a n/a 27 441
2011 388 9 10 32 0 1 25 0 465
2012 386 5 14 37 0 1 25 0 468
2013 414 6 17 35 0 1 26 0 499
2014 400 4 13 35 1 1 32 0 486
2015 403 5 17 53 1 1 26 0 506
2016 423 5 14 46 1 1 27 0 517
2017 422 9 10 46 1 0 36 0 524
2018 412 9 6 45 1 0 34 0 507
2019 396 5 2 40 1 0 41 0 485
2020 361 5 2 41 1 0 49 0 459
2021 352 13 4 32 3 0 44 0 448
2022 359 9 6 29 2 0 49 0 454
2023 305 12 7 55 0 0 45 0 424
2024 312 12 4 57 0 0 37 0 422

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 Sandy Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 n/a n/a n/a
1989 437 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 453 39.0 11.6 0.7
1991 447 n/a n/a n/a
1992 453 n/a n/a 2.9
1993 463 n/a 0.0 2.6
1994 488 20.8 23.5 2.3
1995 489 24.7 19.8 2.5
1996 489 24.7 19.8 2.5
1997 503 26.0 19.3 3.5
1998 497 27.0 18.4 4
1999 462 25.0 18.5 4.3
2000 443 24.2 17.1 9.9
2001 454 24.2 18.8 10.1
2002 403 3.7 108.9 9.4
2003 403 3.7 108.9 9.4
2004 389 22.7 17.1 15.2
2005 391 21.0 18.6 16.4
2006 402 21.6 18.6 17.4
2007 415 23.0 18.0 22.4
2008 425 24.2 17.6 25.6
2009 416 24.6 16.9 32.1
2010 441 24.2 18.2 36.7
2011 465 24.0 19.3 36.3
2012 468 26.1 17.9 36.1
2013 499 27.0 18.4 37.3
2014 486 28.1 17.2 39.7
2015 506 29.0 17.4 37.4
2016 517 31.0 16.6 42
2017 524 29.7 17.6 39.1
2018 507 30.5 16.6 41
2019 485 31.3 15.4 39.4
2020 459 31.2 14.6 38.8
2021 448 32.5 13.7 35
2022 454 32.1 14.1 38.1
2023 424 32.7 12.9 43.9
2024 422 32.2 13.1 43.8

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 Sandy Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 n/a n/a n/a
1989 437 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 453 39.0 11.6 0.7
1991 447 n/a n/a n/a
1992 453 n/a n/a 2.9
1993 463 n/a 0.0 2.6
1994 488 20.8 23.5 2.3
1995 489 24.7 19.8 2.5
1996 489 24.7 19.8 2.5
1997 503 26.0 19.3 3.5
1998 497 27.0 18.4 4
1999 462 25.0 18.5 4.3
2000 443 24.2 17.1 9.9
2001 454 24.2 18.8 10.1
2002 403 3.7 108.9 9.4
2003 403 3.7 108.9 9.4
2004 389 22.7 17.1 15.2
2005 391 21.0 18.6 16.4
2006 402 21.6 18.6 17.4
2007 415 23.0 18.0 22.4
2008 425 24.2 17.6 25.6
2009 416 24.6 16.9 32.1
2010 441 24.2 18.2 36.7
2011 465 24.0 19.3 36.3
2012 468 26.1 17.9 36.1
2013 499 27.0 18.4 37.3
2014 486 28.1 17.2 39.7
2015 506 29.0 17.4 37.4
2016 517 31.0 16.6 42
2017 524 29.7 17.6 39.1
2018 507 30.5 16.6 41
2019 485 31.3 15.4 39.4
2020 459 31.2 14.6 38.8
2021 448 32.5 13.7 35
2022 454 32.1 14.1 38.1
2023 424 32.7 12.9 43.9
2024 422 32.2 13.1 43.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandy Hill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $762 (6.8%) $10,453 (93.2%) $11,215
2020 $836 (6.9%) $11,338 (93.1%) $12,175
2021 $835 (6.9%) $11,322 (93.1%) $12,157
2022 $1,456 (10.4%) $12,548 (89.6%) $14,004
2023 $1,426 (8.7%) $15,020 (91.3%) $16,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Hill School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 204th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 330th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Hill School)70.748.4
 22.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)69.756.8
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sandy Hill School)56.854.8
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)69.765.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Hill School)60.751.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)66.764.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sandy Hill School)5043.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)6358.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Hill School)80.775
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)67.971
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sandy Hill School)66.156.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)51.454.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sandy Hill School)47.426.7
 20.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jenison Public Schools)37.939.9
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Hill School)51.258.1
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)64.263.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Sandy Hill School)47.641.9
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)59.553.8
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485424
 12.6%
African American512
 140%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic4055
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White396305
 23%
Two or More Races4145
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%43.9%
 4.5%


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Students at Sandy Hill School are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Sandy Hill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jenison Junior High School
High : Jenison High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Sandy Hill School.

Sandy Hill School ranks 296th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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