Excellent
#271 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Hemmeter Elementary School
Elementary School · Saginaw Township Community Schools · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw Township Community Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1890 Hemmeter Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638
- Math 82% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 88% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hemmeter Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 85% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (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
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hemmeter Elementary 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$63,444
Median home value
$161,200
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48638; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiss Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| The New Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Handley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 320 | 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 Township Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hemmeter Elementary School is listed in Saginaw Township Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hemmeter Elementary School
Hemmeter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw Township Community Schools, serving approximately 318 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hemmeter Elementary School
What grades does Hemmeter Elementary School serve?
Hemmeter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hemmeter Elementary School?
Hemmeter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemmeter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemmeter Elementary School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hemmeter Elementary School rank in MI?
Hemmeter Elementary School ranks #271 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hemmeter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hemmeter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Hemmeter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemmeter Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hemmeter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hemmeter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hemmeter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hemmeter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemmeter Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Hemmeter Elementary 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
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (989) 797-1832
- Area population (ZIP 48638)
- 12,668
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 48638; 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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