Top Rankings
Saline Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,788 students in Saline Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saline Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
4,788 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Saline Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
# American Indian Students
14 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
223 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
190 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
85 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
3,937 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
82%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
335 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
386
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
338
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
311
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
344
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
368
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
374
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
371
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
399
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
413
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
406
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
22
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,975 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,542 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,975
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,542
$17,559
Best Saline Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
290 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4101
Grades: 4-5
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Harvest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 Campus Pkwy
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4501
Grades: K-3
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Saline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Campus Pkwy
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4201
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #44.
Saline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7190 N Maple Rd
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4601
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4601
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
229 Pleasant Ridge Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4801
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4801
Grades: K-3
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Woodland Dr
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4901
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4901
Grades: K-3
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Saline Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7265 N Ann Arbor St
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4040
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7265 N Ann Arbor St
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4006
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 401-4006
Grades: Inquire with school
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saline Area Schools School District?
Saline Area Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,788 students.
What is the rank of Saline Area Schools School District?
Saline Area Schools School District is ranked #26 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saline Area Schools School District?
82% of Saline Area Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saline Area Schools School District?
Saline Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saline Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,542 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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