Saginaw ISD School District
School District · Saginaw, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$175,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$175,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Saginaw ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Saginaw ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Saginaw · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
Saginaw · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center
Saginaw · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#238 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$175,689
+$161,106 vs Michigan median
District size
1,642 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Saginaw ISD ranks #238 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Saginaw ISD's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mg Millet Learning Center (8.1/10), Great Lakes Bay Early College (7.1/10), and Saginaw ISD Transitions Center (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Saginaw ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mg Millet Learning Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Great Lakes Bay Early College | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Saginaw ISD Transitions Center | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Saginaw ISD
Saginaw ISD is a Saginaw, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,642 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $175,689 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Saginaw ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mg Millet Learning Center, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Saginaw ISD students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Saginaw ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Saginaw ISD with test data.
Schools in Saginaw ISD
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Saginaw
- Total Enrollment
- 1,642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saginaw ISD?
Saginaw ISD has 5 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Saginaw ISD?
The average composite rating for Saginaw ISD is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Saginaw ISD?
Saginaw ISD spends $175,689 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saginaw ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Saginaw ISD is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Saginaw ISD?
Mg Millet Learning Center is the highest-rated school in Saginaw ISD with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Saginaw ISD?
Across schools in Saginaw ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Saginaw ISD compare to other districts in Michigan?
Saginaw ISD has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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