Saginaw Academy Of Excellence

1300 Malzahn St
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Bottom 50%
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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saginaw Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Saginaw Academy Of Excellence's student population of 134 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
134 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Saginaw Academy Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2976 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
18%
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White
6%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saginaw Academy Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #2976 out of 3,069 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 34% 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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