Top Rankings
Saginaw Township Community Schools 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 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,447 students in Saginaw Township Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saginaw Township Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
4,447 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saginaw Township Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 77% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
21%
18%
% White
48%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,767 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,767
$18,606
Spending / Student
$12,949
$17,784
Best Saginaw Township Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Mackinaw High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1814
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1814
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Arrowwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Seidel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Gr: 3-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
705 S Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1827
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1827
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Saginaw Township Community Schools manages 8 public schools serving 4,447 students.
What is the rank of Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Saginaw Township Community Schools is ranked #414 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Township Community Schools?
48% of Saginaw Township Community Schools students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Saginaw Township Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saginaw Township Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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