North Saginaw Charter Academy
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(989) 249-5400
North Saginaw Charter Academy serves 545 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Saginaw Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
North Saginaw Charter Academy's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 545 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Saginaw Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Saginaw Charter Academy is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2301 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 8% |
| Black | 65% | 18% |
| White | 10% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Saginaw Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to North Saginaw Charter Academy is Saginaw Isd Transitions Center (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birch Run Birch Run Post Secondary Special Education School
Magnet School Grades: Inquire with school | 3 students
0.8 miles
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307 0.8 Inquire with school 3 - Saginaw Saginaw Isd Transitions Center Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 18 students10
1.6 miles
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400 1.6 K-12 18 - Saginaw Saginaw Learn To Earn Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 123 students10
1.6 miles
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-8775 1.6 7-12 123 - Saginaw Carrollton Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 714 students10
1.9 miles
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425 1.9 PK-5 714 - Saginaw Carrollton Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 405 students10
1.9 miles
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-9704 1.9 6-8 405
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