Top Rankings
Saginaw School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,751 students in Saginaw School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saginaw School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
15 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
4,751 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saginaw School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#615 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
58%
18%
% White
21%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,313 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,488 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,313
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,488
$17,693
Best Saginaw School District Of The City Of Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Zilwaukee K8 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Arthur Hill High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Merrill Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
The Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Gr: 5-12 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Chester F Miller School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Brockway St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Herig School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stone School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Kempton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Davenport Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Arthur Eddy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cathay St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5250
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5250
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Jessie Loomis School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Limerick St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4750
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Jessie Rouse School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Randolph St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Opportunities Center
Vocational School
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
Saginaw School District Of The City Of manages 15 public schools serving 4,751 students.
What is the rank of Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
Saginaw School District Of The City Of is ranked #679 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
58% of Saginaw School District Of The City Of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
Saginaw School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saginaw School District Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,488 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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