Handley School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(989) 399-4250
Handley School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 10%)
School Overview
Handley School's student population of 323 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% 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 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #4 out of 3119 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 34% | 18% |
| White | 43% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saginaw Herig School Math: 17% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 372 students10
0.3 miles
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350 0.3 PK-6 372 - Saginaw Stone School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 333 students10
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
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-12 | 530 students10
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
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 116 students10
1.2 miles
2415 N Charles St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170 1.2 9-12 116
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