Needs Improvement
#3165 of 3,192 schools in MI
Jessie Loomis 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 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2000 LOOMIS ST, Saginaw, MI 48601
- Math 5% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 7% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jessie Loomis School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jessie Loomis 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$37,830
Median home value
$54,900
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Reh PsaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| International Academy of SaginawCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Saginaw Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Bridgeport Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saginaw School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Jessie Loomis School is listed in Saginaw School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jessie Loomis School
Jessie Loomis School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw School District of the City of, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,165 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jessie Loomis School
What grades does Jessie Loomis School serve?
Jessie Loomis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jessie Loomis School?
Jessie Loomis School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Loomis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Loomis School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jessie Loomis School rank in MI?
Jessie Loomis School ranks #3,165 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jessie Loomis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jessie Loomis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Jessie Loomis School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jessie Loomis School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jessie Loomis School a charter school?
No, Jessie Loomis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jessie Loomis School a Title I school?
No, Jessie Loomis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jessie Loomis School?
94.6% of students at Jessie Loomis 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.6%
- Phone
- (989) 399-4750
- Area population (ZIP 48601)
- 32,069
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 48601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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