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#3038 of 3,192 schools in MI
Weiss Elementary School
Elementary School · Saginaw Township Community Schools · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw Township Community Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4645 WEISS ST, Saginaw, MI 48603
- Math 19% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weiss Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Weiss 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemmeter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Nouvel Catholic Central ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 547 | 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.
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
- #8 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
Weiss Elementary School is listed in Saginaw Township Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weiss Elementary School
Weiss Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw Township Community Schools, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,038 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weiss Elementary School
What grades does Weiss Elementary School serve?
Weiss Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Weiss Elementary School?
Weiss Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weiss Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weiss Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weiss Elementary School rank in MI?
Weiss Elementary School ranks #3,038 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Weiss Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weiss Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Weiss Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weiss Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Weiss Elementary School a charter school?
No, Weiss Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weiss Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Weiss Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weiss Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Weiss 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
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (989) 793-5226
- 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 · 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 48603; 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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