Excellent
#57 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
Based on limited data
Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Saginaw Township Community Schools · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw Township Community Schools elementary school where students score 58 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3870 SHATTUCK RD, Saginaw, MI 48603
- Math 92% proficient (2009)
- Reading 88% proficient (2009)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Sherwood Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherwood 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Gethsemane Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Kempton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Weiss Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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 Township Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Sherwood Elementary School is listed in Saginaw Township Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood Elementary School
Sherwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw Township Community Schools, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Elementary School
What grades does Sherwood Elementary School serve?
Sherwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Elementary School rank in MI?
Sherwood Elementary School ranks #57 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sherwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Sherwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Sherwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sherwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Sherwood 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
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (989) 799-2382
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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