Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Saginaw Academy Of Excellence 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2950 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
68%
18%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saginaw Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence is ranked #2950 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Saginaw Academy Of Excellence?
134 students attend Saginaw Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence?
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saginaw Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saginaw Academy Of Excellence part of?
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence is part of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence School District.
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