Handley School
Tel:
(989)399-4250
- Handley School serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 88% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 93% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 32%.
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 388 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 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 | 388 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Handley School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,159 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Handley School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #7 out of 3,159 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 24% | 18% |
| White | 55% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saginaw Of The City Of School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Handley School is Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 | 394 students
0.3 miles
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-4350 0.3 PK-6 394 - Saginaw Stone School Grades: PK-6 | 321 students
0.6 miles
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-5100 0.6 PK-6 321 - Saginaw Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy Magnet School
Grades: 5-12 | 605 students
0.7 miles
1903 N. Niagra St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-5500 0.7 5-12 605 - Saginaw Career Opportunities Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 27 students
1.2 miles
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)399-6150 1.2 9-12 27 - Saginaw Ruben Daniels Community School-etc High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 120 students
1.2 miles
2415 N Charles St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989)791-5170 1.2 9-12 120
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