Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugarbush Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Sugarbush Elementary School?
204 students attend Sugarbush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sugarbush Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugarbush Elementary School?
Sugarbush Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugarbush Elementary School offer ?
Sugarbush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sugarbush Elementary School part of?
Sugarbush Elementary School is part of Anchor Bay School District.
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