Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601-6829

(989) 752-9600

District: Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,399

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.1%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saginaw Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Saginaw Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.5. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.1%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saginaw Preparatory Academy is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Saginaw Preparatory Academy employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saginaw Preparatory Academy is $12,399.

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Rank History for Saginaw Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	76.23	263^rd	1545	83.0%
2007	50.11	1000^th	1565	36.1%
2008	72.52	410^th	1577	74.0%
2009	68.45	563^rd	1589	64.6%
2010	66.29	654^th	1552	57.9%
2011	67.92	537^th	1552	65.4%
2012	19.91	1365^th	1566	12.8%
2013	8.61	1481^st	1563	5.2%
2014	6.86	1465^th	1533	4.4%
2015	9.28	1468^th	1580	7.1%
2016	13.57	1338^th	1548	13.6%
2017	7.37	1377^th	1466	6.1%
2018	11.50	1335^th	1448	7.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.94	1217^th	1397	12.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.88	1387^th	1443	3.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.16	1154^th	1446	20.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.39	283^rd	475	40.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	71.96	228^th	806	71.7%
2007	49.24	541^st	823	34.3%
2008	80.25	116^th	839	86.2%
2009	47.91	583^rd	847	31.2%
2010	67.77	322^nd	851	62.2%
2011	46.79	585^th	858	31.8%
2012	38.16	607^th	900	32.6%
2013	15.76	797^th	919	13.3%
2014	10.82	828^th	921	10.1%
2015	16.40	764^th	919	16.9%
2016	18.68	725^th	894	18.9%
2017	6.53	794^th	821	3.3%
2018	8.50	811^th	838	3.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.08	763^rd	815	6.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.77	767^th	794	3.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.06	738^th	797	7.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.86	296^th	366	19.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, November 6, 2016

The school cares for kids, academic goals are set high, everyone knows the kids and help to get them to study. Principal knows parents and all the kids. always friendly and listens and fixes concerns. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The changes that took place in this school in 2014/15 have turned the school around. Test scores are on the rise and you will never find another school that treats students so well. The staff is lead by a principal that knows every student and teachers care about kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Saginaw Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	9	234	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1999	18	351	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2000	24	380	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	30	462
2001	48	349	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2002	22	288	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2003	22	288	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2004	17	256	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	1	297
2005	6	158	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	4	186
2006	7	149	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	2	172
2007	9	153	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	6	186
2008	5	180	n/a	22	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	212
2009	12	212	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	5	247
2010	9	281	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	7	320
2011	9	339	1	28	0	0	1	0	378
2012	13	357	1	35	1	0	0	0	407
2013	7	372	1	18	0	0	15	0	413
2014	7	320	3	29	0	0	15	0	374
2015	6	301	4	26	0	0	18	0	355
2016	8	298	1	25	0	0	12	0	344
2017	5	320	2	25	0	0	20	0	372
2018	6	306	0	31	0	0	17	0	360
2019	1	263	0	33	0	0	11	0	308
2020	4	214	0	41	0	0	9	0	268
2021	4	204	0	51	0	0	8	0	267
2022	11	206	0	42	0	0	8	0	267
2023	8	253	0	36	0	0	11	0	308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saginaw Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	261	18.0	14.5	94.6
1999	382	19.0	20.1	76.2
2000	462	30.2	14.3	81
2001	451	28.0	16.1	76.9
2002	340	n/a	n/a	90.3
2003	340	n/a	n/a	90.3
2004	297	20.5	14.5	88.9
2005	186	11.0	16.9	97.8
2006	172	10.0	17.2	95.9
2007	186	9.0	20.7	93.9
2008	212	9.5	22.3	95.2
2009	247	11.6	21.3	86.4
2010	320	15.5	20.5	98.7
2011	378	20.5	18.4	98.1
2012	407	22.5	18.0	96.8
2013	413	23.8	17.3	97.3
2014	374	25.8	14.4	93
2015	355	17.0	20.8	95.8
2016	344	17.0	20.2	92.2
2017	372	22.3	16.6	90.1
2018	360	17.9	20.0	96.9
2019	308	20.9	14.7	97.1
2020	268	21.5	12.4	97.4
2021	267	17.5	15.2	98.1
2022	267	18.5	14.4	96.3
2023	308	19.5	15.7	96.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saginaw Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	261	18.0	14.5	94.6
1999	382	19.0	20.1	76.2
2000	462	30.2	14.3	81
2001	451	28.0	16.1	76.9
2002	340	n/a	n/a	90.3
2003	340	n/a	n/a	90.3
2004	297	20.5	14.5	88.9
2005	186	11.0	16.9	97.8
2006	172	10.0	17.2	95.9
2007	186	9.0	20.7	93.9
2008	212	9.5	22.3	95.2
2009	247	11.6	21.3	86.4
2010	320	15.5	20.5	98.7
2011	378	20.5	18.4	98.1
2012	407	22.5	18.0	96.8
2013	413	23.8	17.3	97.3
2014	374	25.8	14.4	93
2015	355	17.0	20.8	95.8
2016	344	17.0	20.2	92.2
2017	372	22.3	16.6	90.1
2018	360	17.9	20.0	96.9
2019	308	20.9	14.7	97.1
2020	268	21.5	12.4	97.4
2021	267	17.5	15.2	98.1
2022	267	18.5	14.4	96.3
2023	308	19.5	15.7	96.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,954 (17.2%)	$9,394 (82.8%)	$11,348
2020	$1,859 (17.1%)	$9,040 (83.0%)	$10,898
2021	$2,923 (25.0%)	$8,748 (75.0%)	$11,671
2022	$4,734 (34.3%)	$9,067 (65.7%)	$13,800
2023	$3,393 (27.4%)	$9,006 (72.6%)	$12,399

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saginaw Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw Preparatory Academy)	29.3	29.2	0.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw Preparatory Academy)	29.3	29.2	0.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	308
African American	263	253	3.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	33	36	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	8	700%
Two or More Races	11	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.1%	96.8%	0.3%

Schools Near Saginaw Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)				M-Step Math (2023)			M-Step Science (2023)	M-Step Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saginaw Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5173 Lodge St	Saginaw	48601	Saginaw County	Saginaw Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 752-9600	308	20	15.7	96.8%	8 (2.6%)	253 (82.1%)	36 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)								(n/a)	29.2		8.5			10.0					$12,399	$3,393	$9,006
Jessie Loomis School	Public	PK, KG-6	2001 Limerick St	Saginaw	48601	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 399-4750	348	20	17.4	95.7%	8 (2.3%)	294 (84.5%)	31 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	9 (2.6%)	8.1	1361^st of 1470 public elementary schools	7.4%					(n/a)			6.0	19.0	14.7						$17,233	$9,116	$8,117
International Academy of Saginaw	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1944 Iowa Ave	Saginaw	48601	Saginaw County	International Academy of Saginaw	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 921-1000	80	4	20.0	92.5%	5 (6.3%)	62 (77.5%)	8 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)								(n/a)											$15,701	$8,159	$7,542
Thomas White School	Public	PK, KG-1	3650 Southfield Dr	Saginaw	48601	Saginaw County	Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 777-2811	222	10	22.6	94.6%	45 (20.3%)	138 (62.2%)	30 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)								(n/a)											$12,251	$886	$11,365
Martin G Atkins Elementary School	Public	2-5	3675 Southfield Dr	Saginaw	48601	Saginaw County	Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 777-1600	346	21	16.3	95.1%	59 (17.1%)	217 (62.7%)	49 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	3.5	1467^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.2%		2.5	1343^rd of 1344 public elementary schools	0.1%	124		5.6	8.9	6.5					6.5		$13,096	$886	$12,210
Arthur Eddy Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Cathay St	Saginaw	48601	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 399-5250	299	19	15.7	96.3%	9 (3.0%)	278 (93.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	6.6	1403^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	4.6%					(n/a)		6.4		18.6	7.0						$17,597	$9,049	$8,548
Jessie Rouse School	Public	PK, KG-6	435 Randolph St	Saginaw	48601	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 399-5000	220	18	12.5	93.2%	19 (8.6%)	162 (73.6%)	33 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)											$16,927	$7,807	$9,120
Stone School	Public	PK, KG-6	1006 State St	Saginaw	48602	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 399-5100	352	19	18.5	91.5%	66 (18.8%)	220 (62.5%)	57 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	6.4	1409^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.1%		9.4	1222^nd of 1344 public elementary schools	9.1%	187		13.3	15.4	9.3							$15,066	$6,961	$8,104
Herig School	Public	PK, KG-6	1905 Houghton Ave	Saginaw	48602	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 399-4350	332	18	18.9	97.0%	62 (18.7%)	177 (53.3%)	67 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (6.9%)	6.2	1419^th of 1470 public elementary schools	3.5%					(n/a)		5.7		13.6	10.3	5.7		6.8	15.6		$16,474	$8,754	$7,719
Handley School	Public	PK, KG-5	224 N Elm St	Saginaw	48602	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 399-4250	303	16	18.9	51.2%	100 (33.0%)	107 (35.3%)	29 (9.6%)	49 (16.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	98.5	6^th of 1470 public elementary schools	99.6%		95.6	35^th of 1344 public elementary schools	97.4%	29		77.4	90.7	94.1		79.2	86.0	80.4	80.4	52.9	$23,970	$7,900	$16,069

Frequently Asked Questions about Saginaw Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Saginaw Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Saginaw Preparatory Academy.

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What is the racial makeup of Saginaw Preparatory Academy?

Students at Saginaw Preparatory Academy are 82% African American, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

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