Saginaw School District Of The City Of

550 Millard St
Saginaw, MI 48607-1140
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Saginaw School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,821 students in Saginaw School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saginaw School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
15 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
4,821 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Saginaw School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#615 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

26%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

18%
38%
86%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
80.4%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
13%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
59%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
21%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,716 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,901 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$139 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$26,716
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$28,901
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Saginaw School District Of The City Of Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Zilwaukee School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Saginaw United High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Merrill Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
The Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Gr: 3-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Chester F Miller School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Brockway St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Herig School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stone School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Kempton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 Davenport Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Arthur Eddy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Cathay St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Jessie Loomis School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Limerick St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Jessie Rouse School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Randolph St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Opportunities Center
Vocational School
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
Saginaw School District Of The City Of manages 15 public schools serving 4,821 students.
What is the rank of Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
Saginaw School District Of The City Of is ranked #679 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
59% of Saginaw School District Of The City Of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saginaw School District Of The City Of?
Saginaw School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saginaw School District Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,901 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,821 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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