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Sherwood Elementary School vs. North Saginaw Charter Academy

Should you attend Sherwood Elementary School or North Saginaw Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sherwood Elementary School
3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
North Saginaw Charter Academy
2332 Trautner Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

North Saginaw Charter Academy ranks 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%)
Overview
Sherwood Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Saginaw Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
547 students
596 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Saginaw Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Saginaw Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Saginaw Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Saginaw Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#2482 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Saginaw Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(09-10 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Saginaw Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(09-10 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Saginaw Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Saginaw Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sherwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Saginaw Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
183
90
Grade 1 Students
185
74
Grade 2 Students
179
76
Grade 3 Students
-
61
Grade 4 Students
-
64
Grade 5 Students
-
64
Grade 6 Students
-
54
Grade 7 Students
-
59
Grade 8 Students
-
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Saginaw Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Saginaw Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Saginaw Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Saginaw Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Saginaw Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Saginaw Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Saginaw Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Saginaw Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saginaw Township Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Saginaw Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Saginaw Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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