For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 425 students in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shields are Michael J Mcgivney and Swan Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw, MI include Michael J Mcgivney and Swan Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw?
the neighborhood of Shields, Saginaw public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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