Serving 57 students in grades 7-12, Saginaw County Transition Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
12%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Saginaw County Transition Academy School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saginaw County Transition Academy?
The graduation rate of Saginaw County Transition Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Saginaw County Transition Academy?
57 students attend Saginaw County Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Saginaw County Transition Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saginaw County Transition Academy?
Saginaw County Transition Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saginaw County Transition Academy offer ?
Saginaw County Transition Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Saginaw County Transition Academy part of?
Saginaw County Transition Academy is part of Saginaw County Transition Academy School District.
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