Saginaw School District of the City of
School District · Saginaw, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,674
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,674
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#430 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,674
+$3,091 vs Michigan median
District size
5,304 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Saginaw School District of the City of
Saginaw School District of the City of is a Saginaw, Michigan school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 5,304 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $17,674 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Saginaw School District of the City of demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Saginaw School District of the City of students show an average math proficiency of 17.7% and ELA proficiency of 22.7%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Saginaw School District of the City of, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Saginaw School District of the City of with test data.
Schools in Saginaw School District of the City of
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Saginaw
- Total Enrollment
- 5,304
- Teachers (FTE)
- 310
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saginaw School District of the City of?
Saginaw School District of the City of has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Saginaw School District of the City of?
The average composite rating for Saginaw School District of the City of is 5.4/10. 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 School District of the City of?
Saginaw School District of the City of spends $17,674 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saginaw School District of the City of?
The average student-teacher ratio in Saginaw School District of the City of is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Saginaw School District of the City of?
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy is the highest-rated school in Saginaw School District of the City of with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Saginaw School District of the City of?
Across schools in Saginaw School District of the City of with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Saginaw School District of the City of compare to other districts in Michigan?
Saginaw School District of the City of has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 16 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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