Excellent
#72 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
Handley School
Elementary School · Saginaw School District of the City of · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw School District of the City of elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 PASSOLT ST, Saginaw, MI 48602
- Math 71% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 85% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Handley School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 78% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Handley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,068
Median home value
$70,200
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester F Miller SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| The New Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Hemmeter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Saginaw School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,674NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Handley School is listed in Saginaw School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Handley School
Handley School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw School District of the City of, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Handley School
What grades does Handley School serve?
Handley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Handley School?
Handley School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Handley School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Handley School rank in MI?
Handley School ranks #72 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Handley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Handley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Handley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Handley School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Handley School a charter school?
No, Handley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Handley School a Title I school?
No, Handley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Handley School?
52.8% of students at Handley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (989) 399-4250
- Area population (ZIP 48602)
- 27,490
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48602; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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