Top Rankings
Saginaw ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 426 students in Saginaw ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saginaw ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
426 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Saginaw ISD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 855 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
121 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
28%
18%
# White Students
249 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
58%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
37
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $201,023 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $199,488 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$201,023
$18,267
Spending / Student
$199,488
$17,461
Best Saginaw ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Grades: PK-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1961 Delta Rd
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 686-9146
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 686-9146
Grades: 10-12
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 North River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Saginaw Isd Transitions Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saginaw ISD School District?
Saginaw ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 426 students.
What is the rank of Saginaw ISD School District?
Saginaw ISD School District is ranked #38 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw ISD School District?
58% of Saginaw ISD School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saginaw ISD School District?
Saginaw ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saginaw ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $199,488 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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