Moffatt Township’s public schools outscore 76% of Michigan districts
42% of students in Moffatt Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Moffatt Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Moffatt Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1249 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Moffatt Township’s, its schools beat 81%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,482 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is StandishSterling Central JrSr High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Moffatt Township’s grade
A−: better than 76% of Michigan school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Moffatt Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Moffatt Township · depends on your address
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Sterling Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sterling
Kindergarten in Moffatt Township · depends on your address
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Sterling Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sterling
1st grade in Moffatt Township · depends on your address
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Sterling Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sterling
2nd grade in Moffatt Township · depends on your address
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Sterling Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sterling
3rd grade in Moffatt Township · depends on your address
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Sterling Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sterling
4th grade in Moffatt Township · depends on your address
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Sterling Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sterling
5th grade in Moffatt Township · depends on your address
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Sterling Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sterling
6th grade in Moffatt Township
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 654 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Standish
7th grade in Moffatt Township
StandishSterling Central JrSr High School
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Standish
8th grade in Moffatt Township
StandishSterling Central JrSr High School
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Standish
9th grade in Moffatt Township
StandishSterling Central JrSr High School
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Standish
10th grade in Moffatt Township
StandishSterling Central JrSr High School
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Standish
11th grade in Moffatt Township
StandishSterling Central JrSr High School
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Standish
12th grade in Moffatt Township
StandishSterling Central JrSr High School
Grades 7–12 · 660 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Standish
Moffatt Township’s public schools are run by Standish-Sterling Community School District, which also serves Adams, Arenac, Clayton and Deep River and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Moffatt Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Moffatt Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Moffatt Township | A− | Standish-Sterling |
| Adams | — | Standish-Sterling |
| Clayton | A− | Standish-Sterling |
| Bourret | — | West Branch-Rose City Area Schools |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Standish-Sterling with Moffatt Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Moffatt Township
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Moffatt Township’s schools
Are Moffatt Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Moffatt Township children attend outscore 76% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Moffatt Township in?
Standish-Sterling Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,482 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
What is Moffatt Township’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Standish-Sterling Community School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Moffatt Township spend per student?
$13,482 in Standish-Sterling Community School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Moffatt Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Moffatt Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.