McAlearSawden Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2300 Midland Rd
       Bay City, MI  48706-9486


(989) 684-7702

District: Bay City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1036th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,278 Help


Students who attend McAlearSawden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Western Middle School
High:    Bay City Western High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Compare Details McAlearSawden Elementary School ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Bay City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McAlearSawden Elementary School is 14.6. 3 elementary schools in the Bay City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McAlearSawden Elementary School is $14,278. 3 elementary schools in the Bay City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McAlearSawden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McAlearSawden Elementary School 1036th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See McAlearSawden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bay City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay City School District 380th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McAlearSawden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McAlearSawden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.25 990th 1545 35.9%
2007 54.89 893rd 1565 42.9%
2008 53.11 968th 1577 38.6%
2009 59.99 800th 1589 49.7%
2010 68.90 568th 1552 63.4%
2011 67.33 551st 1552 64.5%
2012 50.94 816th 1566 47.9%
2013 52.37 792nd 1563 49.3%
2014 55.69 726th 1533 52.6%
2015 59.94 627th 1580 60.3%
2016 54.99 695th 1548 55.1%
2017 41.15 849th 1466 42.1%
2018 52.59 746th 1448 48.5%
2019 41.15 821st 1408 41.7%
2021 28.92 830th 1153 28.0%
2022 34.91 842nd 1344 37.4%
2023 27.22 1036th 1470 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McAlearSawden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 469th 1397 66.4%
2019 35.91 767th 1134 32.4%
2021 35.33 521st 749 30.4%
2022 41.89 622nd 1099 43.4%
2023 35.31 885th 1350 34.4%
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Rank History for Female students at McAlearSawden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.25 726th 1443 49.7%
2019 43.19 672nd 1171 42.6%
2021 37.65 568th 902 37.0%
2022 38.93 661st 1106 40.2%
2023 21.62 1041st 1321 21.2%
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Rank History for Male students at McAlearSawden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.19 754th 1446 47.9%
2019 35.54 781st 1196 34.7%
2021 23.27 747th 915 18.4%
2022 28.61 820th 1139 28.0%
2023 24.13 999th 1334 25.1%
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Rank History for White students at McAlearSawden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.62 838th 1253 33.1%
2019 34.16 767th 1128 32.0%
2021 29.83 736th 1005 26.8%
2022 26.51 840th 1102 23.8%
2023 16.72 1047th 1198 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McAlearSawden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 645 4 4 18 5 n/a n/a 0 676
1989 616 1 5 29 13 n/a n/a 0 664
1990 639 5 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 667
1991 650 4 4 16 4 n/a n/a 0 678
1992 646 2 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 665
1993 617 5 3 15 4 n/a n/a 0 644
1994 621 2 0 14 4 n/a n/a 0 641
1995 619 4 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 619 4 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 595 3 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 580 2 1 11 3 n/a n/a 0 597
1999 566 3 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 557 2 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2001 576 5 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2002 516 20 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 516 20 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 534 17 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 550 18 8 11 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 543 17 6 7 3 n/a n/a 1 577
2007 526 14 5 10 3 n/a n/a 3 561
2008 535 1 5 8 6 n/a n/a 5 560
2009 535 2 4 5 9 n/a n/a 4 559
2010 552 5 5 12 7 n/a n/a 4 585
2011 516 2 5 18 6 0 12 0 559
2012 511 1 5 15 5 0 6 0 543
2013 472 3 9 12 3 0 1 0 500
2014 456 4 7 10 2 0 6 0 485
2015 452 5 6 11 2 0 15 0 491
2016 406 5 5 13 1 0 16 0 446
2017 431 7 4 19 1 0 17 0 479
2018 408 5 5 19 3 0 25 0 465
2019 369 4 5 21 3 0 28 0 430
2020 380 4 4 21 4 0 19 0 432
2021 307 5 3 17 1 0 22 0 355
2022 289 5 3 18 1 1 22 0 339
2023 292 4 3 24 3 2 24 0 352

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

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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 McAlearSawden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 n/a n/a n/a
1989 664 n/a n/a 13.3
1990 667 31.0 21.5 12.1
1991 678 n/a n/a n/a
1992 665 n/a n/a n/a
1993 644 n/a 0.0 24.7
1994 641 25.6 25.0 20
1995 638 26.0 24.5 23.4
1996 638 26.0 24.5 23.4
1997 610 26.0 23.5 18
1998 597 26.0 23.0 18.3
1999 583 25.0 23.3 14.4
2000 570 24.0 23.8 19.6
2001 594 25.0 23.8 24.4
2002 547 28.6 19.1 26.7
2003 547 28.6 19.1 26.7
2004 569 29.1 19.6 25.7
2005 589 28.4 20.7 30.4
2006 577 28.4 20.3 32.6
2007 561 31.3 17.9 32.3
2008 560 31.3 17.9 29.9
2009 559 30.1 18.6 33.2
2010 585 28.8 20.3 35.8
2011 559 26.8 20.8 37.2
2012 543 25.1 21.6 33
2013 500 26.8 18.6 35
2014 485 26.0 18.6 35.9
2015 491 26.0 18.8 32.6
2016 446 26.0 17.1 41.3
2017 479 23.5 20.3 38
2018 465 24.5 18.9 46
2019 430 27.5 15.6 46.5
2020 432 29.0 14.8 45.6
2021 355 29.5 12.0 47.6
2022 339 25.1 13.4 51.9
2023 352 24.0 14.6 56

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 McAlearSawden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 n/a n/a n/a
1989 664 n/a n/a 13.3
1990 667 31.0 21.5 12.1
1991 678 n/a n/a n/a
1992 665 n/a n/a n/a
1993 644 n/a 0.0 24.7
1994 641 25.6 25.0 20
1995 638 26.0 24.5 23.4
1996 638 26.0 24.5 23.4
1997 610 26.0 23.5 18
1998 597 26.0 23.0 18.3
1999 583 25.0 23.3 14.4
2000 570 24.0 23.8 19.6
2001 594 25.0 23.8 24.4
2002 547 28.6 19.1 26.7
2003 547 28.6 19.1 26.7
2004 569 29.1 19.6 25.7
2005 589 28.4 20.7 30.4
2006 577 28.4 20.3 32.6
2007 561 31.3 17.9 32.3
2008 560 31.3 17.9 29.9
2009 559 30.1 18.6 33.2
2010 585 28.8 20.3 35.8
2011 559 26.8 20.8 37.2
2012 543 25.1 21.6 33
2013 500 26.8 18.6 35
2014 485 26.0 18.6 35.9
2015 491 26.0 18.8 32.6
2016 446 26.0 17.1 41.3
2017 479 23.5 20.3 38
2018 465 24.5 18.9 46
2019 430 27.5 15.6 46.5
2020 432 29.0 14.8 45.6
2021 355 29.5 12.0 47.6
2022 339 25.1 13.4 51.9
2023 352 24.0 14.6 56

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McAlearSawden Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $562 (6.0%) $8,736 (94.0%) $9,298
2020 $556 (5.6%) $9,341 (94.4%) $9,897
2021 $1,369 (10.8%) $11,286 (89.2%) $12,655
2022 $2,604 (18.2%) $11,674 (81.8%) $14,278

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McAlearSawden Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 821st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1036th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McAlearSawden Elementary School)43.231.4
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay City School District)39.929.9
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (McAlearSawden Elementary School)52.731.4
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Bay City School District)41.330.8
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McAlearSawden Elementary School)49.342.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay City School District)43.742
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (McAlearSawden Elementary School)51.521.3
 30.2%
   4th Grade Math (Bay City School District)45.137.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McAlearSawden Elementary School)28.233.8
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay City School District)41.738.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (McAlearSawden Elementary School)25.420.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Bay City School District)30.927.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (McAlearSawden Elementary School)12.711.7
 1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Bay City School District)12.914.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430352
 18.1%
African American44
American Indian33
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic2124
 14.3%
Pacific Islander02
White369292
 20.9%
Two or More Races2824
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%56%
 9.5%


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Students who attend McAlearSawden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Middle School
High : Bay City Western High School

Students at McAlearSawden Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended McAlearSawden Elementary School.

McAlearSawden Elementary School ranks 1036th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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