B+
Above Average
79/100

Saranac Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 250 PLEASANT ST, Saranac, MI 48881
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 61st percentile in Michigan
Growth
B
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
444
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%61/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 66th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (+0 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency49% (+13 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -9 pts, math +7 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -1 pts, math +9 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 250 PLEASANT ST
City Saranac
ZIP Code 48881
District 2630930
NCES School ID 263093007648
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48881

Understanding the community around Saranac Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,646
Per Capita Income $32,417
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $194,900
Median Rent $542
Owner-Occupied 84.8%
Renter-Occupied 15.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saranac Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 444
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saranac Elementary School?
Saranac Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Saranac Elementary School?
Saranac Elementary School has 444 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Saranac Elementary School serve?
Saranac Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Saranac Elementary School receive per student?
Saranac Elementary School receives $13,030 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saranac Elementary School in 48881 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,106
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
15.2%

Other Schools in 48881

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026