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#2989 of 3,192 schools in MI
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center
School · Saginaw ISD · Saginaw, MI
A school in Saginaw, MI where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3860 FASHION SQUARE BLVD, Saginaw, MI 48603
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saginaw ISD Transitions Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 10% in 2019, across a 4-year record (2016–2019).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saginaw ISD Transitions Center 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$65,690
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48603; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Francis Reh PsaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Saginaw County Juvenile CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Mg Millet Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saginaw ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $175,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center is listed in Saginaw ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saginaw ISD Transitions Center
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center is a public school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw ISD, serving approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,989 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saginaw ISD Transitions Center
What grades does Saginaw ISD Transitions Center serve?
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Saginaw ISD Transitions Center?
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saginaw ISD Transitions Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Saginaw ISD Transitions Center is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saginaw ISD Transitions Center rank in MI?
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center ranks #2,989 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Saginaw ISD Transitions Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Saginaw ISD Transitions Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saginaw ISD Transitions Center has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Saginaw ISD Transitions Center a charter school?
No, Saginaw ISD Transitions Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saginaw ISD Transitions Center a Title I school?
No, Saginaw ISD Transitions Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saginaw ISD Transitions Center?
39.2% of students at Saginaw ISD Transitions Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (989) 399-7400
- Area population (ZIP 48603)
- 27,846
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 48603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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