Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hemmeter Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Hemmeter Elementary School serves the southeast part of Saginaw, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hemmeter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hemmeter Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Motto
A School with Four Walls and Tomorrow Inside!
School Rankings
Hemmeter Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemmeter Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 3025 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hemmeter Elementary School's ranking?
Hemmeter Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hemmeter Elementary School often compared to?
Hemmeter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Handley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hemmeter Elementary School?
331 students attend Hemmeter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hemmeter Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hemmeter Elementary School?
Hemmeter Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hemmeter Elementary School offer ?
Hemmeter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hemmeter Elementary School part of?
Hemmeter Elementary School is part of Saginaw Township Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Hemmeter Elementary School located?
Hemmeter Elementary School is located in the Saginaw Township South neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Saginaw Township South.
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