Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(989) 752-9600
Saginaw Preparatory Academy serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Saginaw Preparatory 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 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Saginaw Preparatory 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 5%)
School Overview
Saginaw Preparatory Academy's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 360 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Saginaw Preparatory 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 Saginaw Preparatory Academy is 0.27, which is less 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 | #2582 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) | 11% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 85% | 18% |
| White | 2% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saginaw Preparatory Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Saginaw Preparatory Academy is Mg Millet Learning Center (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is International Academy Of Saginaw (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jessie Loomis School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saginaw Jessie Loomis School Math: 4% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 373 students10
2.0 miles
2000 Loomis St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4750 2 PK-6 373 - Saginaw International Academy Of Saginaw Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 238 students10
2.1 miles
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000 2.1 PK-8 238 - Saginaw Thomas White School Grades: PK-K | 100 students
2.1 miles
3650 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2811 2.1 PK-K 100 - Saginaw Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah Math: 12% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 366 students10
2.2 miles
3675 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600 2.2 6-8 366 - Saginaw Martin G Atkins Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 425 students10
2.2 miles
3675 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600 2.2 1-5 425
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