Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Saginaw Preparatory 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saginaw Preparatory Academy's student population of 376 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
EMPOWERING VOICES AND POSITIVE CHOICES!
School Rankings
Saginaw Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saginaw Preparatory Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saginaw Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy is ranked #2878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Saginaw Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Saginaw Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like International Academy Of Saginaw, Thompson Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Saginaw Preparatory Academy?
376 students attend Saginaw Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Saginaw Preparatory Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saginaw Preparatory Academy?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Saginaw Preparatory Academy offer ?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saginaw Preparatory Academy part of?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy is part of Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Saginaw Preparatory Academy located?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy is located in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Buena Vista.
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