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#3166 of 3,192 schools in MI
Jessie Rouse 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 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
435 RANDOLPH ST, Saginaw, MI 48601
- Math 10% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jessie Rouse School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jessie Rouse 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
$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 | 0.7 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Merrill Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Arthur Eddy AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 325 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #14 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 Rouse School is listed in Saginaw School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jessie Rouse School
Jessie Rouse School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw School District of the City of, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,166 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jessie Rouse School
What grades does Jessie Rouse School serve?
Jessie Rouse School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jessie Rouse School?
Jessie Rouse School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Rouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Rouse School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jessie Rouse School rank in MI?
Jessie Rouse School ranks #3,166 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jessie Rouse School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jessie Rouse 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 Rouse School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jessie Rouse School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jessie Rouse School a charter school?
No, Jessie Rouse School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jessie Rouse School a Title I school?
No, Jessie Rouse School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jessie Rouse School?
93.3% of students at Jessie Rouse 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.9%
- Phone
- (989) 399-5000
- 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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