Serving 1,019 students in grades 6-8, White Pine Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Pine Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saginaw, MI, encompassing approximately 24.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Pine Middle School's student population of 1,019 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,019 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
White Pine Middle School 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 White Pine Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1792 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 White Pine Middle School's ranking?
White Pine Middle School is ranked #1792 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are White Pine Middle School often compared to?
White Pine Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swan Valley Middle School, St. Charles Community Middlehigh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend White Pine Middle School?
1,019 students attend White Pine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of White Pine Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Pine Middle School?
White Pine Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does White Pine Middle School offer ?
White Pine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Pine Middle School part of?
White Pine Middle School is part of Saginaw Township Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is White Pine Middle School located?
White Pine Middle School is located in the Saginaw Township South neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Saginaw Township South.
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