Jerome School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Jerome School?
198 students attend Jerome School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jerome School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerome School?
Jerome School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jerome School offer ?
Jerome School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jerome School part of?
Jerome School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
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