Top Rankings
Saline Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,668 students in Saline Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saline Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
4,668 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saline Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
81%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,463 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,941 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,463
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,941
$17,693
Best Saline Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Campus Pkwy
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Heritage School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
290 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Gr: 4-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Saline High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Campus Pkwy
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4201
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Saline Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7190 N Maple Rd
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4603
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4603
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
229 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4801
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4801
Gr: K-3 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4901
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4901
Gr: K-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Saline Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7265 N Ann Arbor St
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4040
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
7265 N Ann Arbor St
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4006
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4006
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saline Area Schools School District?
Saline Area Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,668 students.
What is the rank of Saline Area Schools School District?
Saline Area Schools School District is ranked #22 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saline Area Schools School District?
81% of Saline Area Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saline Area Schools School District?
Saline Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saline Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,941 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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