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Sanilac ISD

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns

Serves Sandusky and Elk Township.

Sandusky’s School Grade A− better than 84% of Michigan school districts

Students
55
Schools
1
Students per teacher
4:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
The gist

What stands out about Sanilac ISD

  • Math proficiency 36 pts above the state
  • Reading proficiency 45 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate 59 pts below the state
  • 4 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 10% since 2020–21

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Sandusky. Grade by grade →

PK–6Sandusky Elementary SchoolSandusky Community School District
7–12Sandusky JuniorSenior High SchoolSandusky Community School District

Test scores vs. MI

2021–22 · class of 2020
Math proficiency60–79%
State average 33.6% · 22 students tested · small group: the state reports a range
Reading / language arts80–100%
State average 45.4% · 22 students tested · small group: the state reports a range
Graduation rate (4-year)0–49%
State average 82.9% · 10 in the class · small group: the state reports a range

90% of students in the tested grades sat the 2022 tests.

Reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute); the newest year for each measure.

Enrollment over time
50’20
56’21
57’22
49’23
55’24

Up 10% since 2020–21.

Students
White 95%Hispanic 2%Black 2%Two or more races 2%

Schools in the district

1 public school. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools.

Sanilac ISD Special Education Services
Other · Grades PK–12 · Sandusky
B
55 students4:1

Left off: 1 school reporting no students for 2024–25.

Towns served

Sandusky 2,694Elk Township 1,436

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

Sandusky Community School DistrictCuster Township, Watertown Township
$14,336per student
Brown City Community School DistrictFlynn Township, Speaker Township
$16,335per student
Croswell-Lexington Community School DistrictBuel Township
$14,353per student
Deckerville Community School DistrictCuster Township
$16,232per student

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES school directory 2024–25 and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau’s school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: state results reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute).