North Saginaw Charter Academy

2332 Trautner Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
North Saginaw Charter Academy serves 570 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
North Saginaw Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Saginaw Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

North Saginaw Charter Academy's student population of 570 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
570 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

North Saginaw Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Saginaw Charter Academy is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#2709 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
64%
18%
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White
13%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Saginaw Charter Academy's ranking?
North Saginaw Charter Academy is ranked #2709 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are North Saginaw Charter Academy often compared to?
North Saginaw Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend North Saginaw Charter Academy?
570 students attend North Saginaw Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Saginaw Charter Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Saginaw Charter Academy?
North Saginaw Charter Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Saginaw Charter Academy offer ?
North Saginaw Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Saginaw Charter Academy part of?
North Saginaw Charter Academy is part of North Saginaw Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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