Handley School
Tel:
(989)399-4250
- Handley School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Handley School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Handley School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Handley School's student population of 323 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 323 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Handley School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Handley School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #7 out of 3167 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 34% | 18% |
| White | 43% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saginaw School District Of The City Of School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Handley School is Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Herig School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saginaw Herig School Grades: PK-6 | 372 students
0.3 miles
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-4350 0.3 PK-6 372 - Saginaw Stone School Grades: PK-6 | 333 students
0.6 miles
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-5100 0.6 PK-6 333 - Saginaw Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 530 students
0.7 miles
1903 N Niagra St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-5500 0.7 6-12 530 - Saginaw Career Opportunities Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
1.2 miles
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-6150 1.2 9-12 4 - Saginaw Ruben Daniels Community Schooletc Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
1.2 miles
2415 N Charles St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)791-5170 1.2 9-12 116
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