Sashabaw Middle School

www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/sms/

933 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Sashabaw Middle School, located in Clarkston, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub within the Clarkston Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of middle-grade students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond academics, Sashabaw Middle School prioritizes a supportive and inclusive school culture that emphasizes character development and student engagement. The school offers a variety of programs, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests, build meaningful peer connections, and develop leadership skills. With a commitment to clear communication and collaboration between faculty, parents, and students, Sashabaw strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with the broader mission of the Clarkston school district.

933

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sashabaw Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	799
Hispanic	65
Black	17
Asian	11
Two or More	41

White
799 (85.6%)
Hispanic
65 (7.0%)
Two or More
41 (4.4%)
Black
17 (1.8%)
Asian
11 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clarkston Community School District
Phone:	(248)623-4200
Website:	http://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/sms/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	933
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 469

Grade 7 464