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Sashabaw Middle School

5565 PINE KNOB RD, CLARKSTON, MI 48346Clarkston Community School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0408Non-Charter
984
Students
Total enrolled
$16,369
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
14% vs nat'l
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
7% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
25% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 984 students in grades 04–08 in CLARKSTON, Michigan.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,369 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sashabaw Middle School is a large middle in CLARKSTON, Michigan, serving grades 04–08 with 984 students. The district invests $16,369 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Sashabaw Middle School

984
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
59
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0408) are served by this school
Gender Distribution467 male · 517 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 240 students
Student Composition
82%
8%
Asian2%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260990004479

Academic Outcomes at Sashabaw Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48346

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,369Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,369
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,202
Student Support$3,110
Administration$1,964
Operations$2,455
Other$1,637
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,369 spent per student, an estimated $7,252 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
30%
State government
63.5%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal programs
6.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 08
Location
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (248)623-4200
NCES ID: 260990004479
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLARKSTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
5565 PINE KNOB RD, CLARKSTON, MI 48346
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.