Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District

5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601-6829
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 328 students in Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
328 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#833 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
34%
10-14%
45%
≤10%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
85%
18%
% White
2%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,311 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,162 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,311
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,162
$17,693

Best Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 328 students.
What is the rank of Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #805 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District?
85% of Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,162 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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